An anime show that will motivate you to study? You won’t find many of those any time soon!
Most shows don’t focus on “studying” after all. Except when comedy, fantasy and other elements are blended into the mix.
This often “drowns out” the studying elements. But there are some anime shows that will do the job.
And so – if it’s the motivation you want to study, these anime shows are worth trying…
Let’s get to it.
1. The Royal Tutor
It’s all in the title.
This is probably the most motivating anime series related to studying. After all, almost 100% of the anime focuses on studying and self-improvement.
The story: A tutor comes into a palace to groom, study and teach 4 young princes who will one day become king.
Each prince has their own major flaws when it comes to studying. And their previous tutor was unsuccessful.
That’s where Heine Wittgenstein comes in. Aka – “The Royal Tutor”.
There’s no way you’ll watch this series without taking some “motivation” from it to study harder.
You’ll be drawn into each character’s self-improvement journey, and that will give you the needed inspiration.
2. Assassination Classroom
Another anime with a major focus on studying, hard work, and what it leads to if you dedicate yourself.
The Story: An alien who enrols as a teacher threatens to destroy the moon (and the world).
So a set of students are trained to assassinate and destroy Koro Sensei before that happens.
You’ll learn about philosophy, changing your perspective for the better, and life lessons which will aid you.
The comedy and action aspects are worth it, too.
3. Denpa Kyoushi
Similar to Assassination Classroom, Denpa Kyoushi has a strong focus on self-improvement.
While it’s true some episodes don’t focus on studying in a traditional sense, each episode teaches you something valuable.
And it’s those lessons (like building your confidence) that will motivate you to study harder.
And even change your perspective on things, which will indirectly help you.
4. Hyouka
This is a mystery anime series, so at first it might seem “weird” to recommend this. But at its core, Hyouka’s an intellectual, introspective anime that makes you think and ponder.
Some of the elements also relate to “studying” or doing things that aren’t particularly motivating.
And the anime manages to make un-motivating, “boring” themes sound interesting and exciting. As a result of perspective.
So try it. It might help you in a weird way.
5. Rokudenashi
The genre of this anime is fantasy and magic.
Within the first 2 episodes of Rokudenashi, education is one of the big topics.
Like when Glenn Radars, the main character, provides an example of how words can create a physical reaction.
These educational lessons do continue throughout the series, but not as much as the first few episodes.
Glenn Radars (the teacher) has a unique perspective on learning, studying and teaching methods. Some of these might motivate you to study or change your perspective on studying, which could help.
And there are similarities between Denpa Kyoushi and Assassination Classroom. Especially as far as having an “unconventional” teacher. Ignoring the 2nd episode’s incident, this anime is mostly on point.
6. Cells At Work
Cells At Work is one of the latest and greatest in recent years. With a unique approach to education and entertainment.
The anime is about:
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
- Biology
- Disease
And everything related to it inside your own body.
Red blood cells, white blood cells (and others) are given human-like characters to illustrate the role these things play in our immune system.
It’s comedic, hilarious, funny as F, but at the same time – educational and thought-provoking.
It’s the equivalent of learning about science and biology without boring lectures. And instead – lectures and lessons that help you laugh and learn along the way.
7. Little Witch Academia
Highly underrated and not mentioned too much. Studio Trigger made little Witch Academia. You can think of it as the female version of My Hero Academia, with a lot of similarities but differences.
Atsuko Kagari wants to become a witch, so she signs up at a witch school. She has no innate talent or skill, but she’s so inspired to become a witch she doesn’t care.
This ends up being the reason some bully her, and why she’s made fun of by others, and this gets her down somewhat despite her public face not seeming bothered by it all.
Her teacher Ursula, a woman with a mysterious identity, is the one who motivates Atsuko and helps her to achieve her dream in a witch school she’s initially unfamiliar with.
The anime is written so well with its many motivational aspects and life lessons that it should be a good source of study motivation on some level.
8. Classroom Of The Elite
Classroom Of The Elite is exactly as it sounds. And only the elite get to surpass or pass at all in this type of school. Everyone else suffers the consequences of defeat with more than just shame.
In a way this school, though it differs, is full of rich kids with an attitude, arrogance in some cases, and is ultimately full of people trying to prove themselves to others at the highest level.
This type of setting might motivate you to study in its own weird way, and other aspects might do it for you instead.
9. Dr Stone
With well over 1 million members on MyAnimeList, Dr Stone is an anime that many never saw coming. The sheer quality, creativity, and story direction are something we’ve never seen before.
The main character develops things from scratch, of course with the help of others. He’s a true scientist and an inventor.
The anime is even riddled with facts that you can reference and search online for yourself. It’s impossible to not get study motivation from this.
10. My Hero Academia
It might be the anime that’s always in the middle of a heated argument in Shounen forums, but it’s undoubtedly one of the best Shounen since the year 2016.
It has the success to back it up.
Deku, the main character, or Izuku Midoriya which is his real name, loves to study, take notes, pay attention, observe, and work hard to achieve his goals.
In a way, he’s a representation of the average student who takes their studies more seriously than most.
He’s attentive, sometimes over the top with his obsession with self-improvement, and the anime does show some aspects of studying. There should be more than enough motivation if you’re seeking it.
11. Hetalia
Not an anime that’s shouted about too often, but if you’re talking about history then there are few there are as good. Hetalia, like others, focuses on historical elements but in this case from many countries.
Each character represents a different country and a different facet as a result.
It’s a fun series and it might give you the study motivation you’re looking for.
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12. The Ambition Of Oda Nobuna
History is a subject many are interested in. And many more don’t even know of this anime called The Ambition Of Oda Nobuna. But now you do.
It’s a series about Nobunaga, a legend in Japanese history, and a man who reunited Japan and is considered a hero among the people.
This anime retells that story from the perspective of a female version of Nobunaga, now called Oda Nobuna.
Her soldiers are also named after people from Japanese history, like Mitsuhide.
This is the study motivation you need if this is your area of interest.
13. Great Teacher Onizuka
An old school anime series in its own right, and one that many people swear by. Fans from all backgrounds love Great Teacher Onizuka for its approach to not education and teaching, but life lessons overall.
Onizuka was a gangster. He changed his life around. He’s about that life and knows a pussy from a mile away, meaning someone who’s clearly acting out and isn’t built to deal with the seriousness of what they think they are.
This makes him a great teacher as the title implies. And aside from the animation which new fans might not warm to, it’s a solid series that brings plenty of motivation.
14. Haikyuu
Easily one of the more popular sports anime, especially in the modern era of anime since the 2010s. While it might be about volleyball and the male characters who participate, it still brings motivation.
More so for those who wanna study sports or a type of sports, and are highly motivated to pursue sports in their own lives (meaning you).
Haikyuu is very detailed, attentive, looks good, and the characters are well-written. With the usual Shounen impact to hype it up, but all for the right reasons.
15. Food Wars
Not the first anime you’d think of for this list, but it has to be here despite the features it has. Food Wars is an anime that’s self-explanatory.
The best cooks, chefs, and more battle it out. From Senpai’s to Kouhai’s, to new beginners with potential, and more. But what’s motivating is the approach to cooking and how it all comes about.
Clothes might fly off here and there for added comedic effect, but during a competition, the level of detail, application, practice, effort, thought, and creativity in the craft of cooking is a sight to see.
It’s this aspect that should give you some motivation.
16. Ascendance Of A Bookworm
One of the latest Isekai since the 2010s to have educational value, as well as it being an anime that will give you the motivation to study, and motivation all around.
It’s like a modern version of the anime Spice And Wolf. A girl named Myne (her new name) is reincarnated after death in a new world. She dies after having books trample her to death or something similar that’s comical.
The story is about her new world, her love of books which she’s always had, and her pursuit to get richer so she can indulge in her passion for books and reading since only nobles in this new world have that kind of access.
She sells products like creams, hair clips, and things not modern to this new world, and there’s plenty as a general rule to find motivation for. Especially from a historical perspective.
17. Steins Gate
Steins Gate is a science-based anime that was released in the 2000s. If science is a topic of study then you’ll be motivated by watching this.
You get to see all kinds of experiments, theories, ideas, and actions relating to the application of science and scientific methods. One is a microwave and its connection to time.
Of course, this particular aspect isn’t real and this is an anime series (meaning fiction), but it’s a pot of gold for the science inclined who swing that way and love this topic.
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Which anime series has motivated you to study in the past?
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