First of all, let’s be clear that I am not going to talk about hentai. This list consists of anime that have an actual plot, and also, they don’t refrain from nudity if it helps the overall narrative. Sometimes these scenes are quite instrumental in forwarding the plot, while some are present to give a certain depth to the characters and others are just for fun and laughs. So without further ado, let’s have a look at some of the anime that feature nude scenes.
33. Maken-Ki! Battling Venus (2011-2014)
Directed by Kouichi Oohata, ‘Maken-Ki! Battling Venus’ is based on the manga series of the same name by Hiromitsu Takeda. The series follows the adventures, misadventures, and exploits of perverted teenager Takeru Ohyama, who joins the Tenbi Academy, which has gone co-ed from all-girls, much to his blessing. However, Ohyama soon finds out that all the students have their Makens, specially crafted weapons, which they use in magical duels. Surrounded by attractive “magical” girls, Ohyama is tasked with finding his Maken while dealing with R-rated girl issues. You can stream ‘Maken-Ki! Battling Venus’ here.
32. Blue Eye Samurai (2023)
‘Blue Eye Samurai’ is a visually captivating series that delves deep into the complexities of human nature. The show uses revenge as its key theme and recounts an exciting story that keeps one hooked to the end. The anime follows a half-white, half-Japanese young woman named Onna-musha Mizu, who was born in the patriarchal Japanese society of the Edo period. Because of her tragic past, she chooses a life of violence and vengeance in order to make four white men pay for making her life hell. The action-packed series packs a lot of drama in every episode. Interestingly, the anime has a ton of nude scenes in almost every other episode, which makes it a strictly inappropriate show for a young audience. Viewers who are interested in the anime can watch it here.
31. Hell’s Paradise (2023 -)
Gabimaru the Hollow is sentenced to death after a trial that finds him guilty of a serious crime. After leading a violent life, the talented ninja does not feel like fighting back against the death sentence and appears apathetic to his fate. But when the time of execution comes, all methods fail on him. It turns out that Gabimaru, without admitting it, has a deep desire to continue living for his beloved wife.
Interestingly, an opportunity to redeem himself presents itself when an executioner informs him about a mission to get the Elixir of Life from a mysterious island for which the Shogunate is willing to offer an official pardon. But little do Gabimaru and prisoners like him realize that the island they wish to travel to has killed countless men so far. ‘Hell’s Paradise’ offers a captivating premise with tons of action-filled episodes. The anime also has a number of sexually explicit scenes. Feel free to stream the show here.
30. Chainsaw Man (2022)
Denji craves a normal teenage life, but unfortunately, he is burdened by the overwhelming debt that his father left for him to pay before dying. He barely makes ends meet by taking odd jobs but still feels that he would never be able to fully repay the loan taken by his late father. As he struggles to survive, his only friend is his pet chainsaw devil, Pochita, who accompanies him everywhere. So when Denji is killed after getting betrayed by a yakuza, it is Pochita who gives him another chance at life by fusing with his body and making a contract with him.
The only thing he asks for in return is for Denji to fulfill his dreams. Now that he has the powers of the Chainsaw devil, Denji suddenly finds a life-changing offer that could help him live the life he has always wanted. But is the deal really good for him, or is it an illusion that hides far more than it reveals? ‘Chainsaw Man’ is one of the most controversial and raw anime of this era. Apart from covering some really mature topics, the show also features a lot of sexually explicit scenes. Feel free to watch the anime here.
29. World’s End Harem (2022)
After a mysterious worldwide pandemic breaks out, it kills almost all men on the planet except for a few lucky ones. A medical student named Reito Mizuhara is one of them, and he cheats death by pure luck as he has been in cryogenic sleep for the last five years in order to fight cellular sclerosis. Since the surviving men are so few, they are treated like kings and are entrusted with just one responsibility, which is to mate with as many females as they can in order to repopulate the planet. ‘World’s End Harem,’ or ‘Shuumatsu no Harem,’ as you may have guessed by now, deals with sexually charged themes, and it primarily follows Reito as he navigates the strange circumstances that he finds himself in. You can watch the anime here.
28. Bastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy (2022 -)
‘Bastard‼ Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy’ or ‘Bastard!! Ankoku no Hakaishin’ is one of those rare anime that feature nudity in almost every other episode and does not shy away from its mature theme. The anime starts from the kingdom of Metallicana, which faces an existential crisis when the Four Lords of Havoc attack it for their twisted desires. Just when it seems that High Priest Geo has no choice but to accept defeat, he thinks of asking the mighty wizard Dark Schneider for help. But in doing so, he stands the chance of putting everything at risk as Schneider once used to be an ally of the Four Lords of Havoc. When he finally makes a call, Priest trusts his gut instincts, putting everything on the line. Dark Schneidar also has plans of his own. You can watch the series here.
27. Scum’s Wish (2017)
Hanabi Yasuraoka and Mugi Awaya may seem like the perfect couple on the surface, but they are hiding the painful truth that they don’t really love each other and are only together because the people they want to be with are not interested in them. Their emotional pain binds the duo together, and despite there being no love between them, Hanabi and Mugi help each other deal with their loneliness through physical intimacy. ‘Scum’s Wish’ revolves around their hollow relationship and the consequences of relying on physical relationships to deal with a deep emotional trauma. You can watch the show here.
26. Mother of the Goddess’ Dormitory (2021)
The ordinary life of twelve-year-old Koushi Nagumo takes a dark turn when he gets abandoned by his father after their house burns down. Since he is so young and in no position to support himself financially, he ends up on the streets, where he eventually collapses due to exhaustion. When a university student named Mineru Wachi sees him, she feels pity for the young boy and takes him with her. She happens to be the manager of a girls’ dormitory, and using her powers, she decides to give Koushi a chance to become Megami-ryou’s official dormitory mother. As Nagumo takes the responsibility to look after the hostel, he also has to constantly deal with the girls’ there, who appear to have no shame in getting naked in front of him or awkwardly intimate with him. You can watch the show here.
25. Freezing (2011 – 2013)
Most anime makes it seem like the future is going to be worse than anything. Monsters or aliens will go wild and destroy our existence. But then the anime tries to push in little hope in the form of certain humans training to defeat those powerful enemies. ‘Freezing’ kind of capitalizes on that principle. It is set in a distant future and revolves around the threat of the Novas, a monstrous alien race that attacks humanity, causing death and destruction. The only hope of survival against them is the stigmata implanted in men and women. Stigmata grants them superpowers. Men with stigmata are known as Limiters, and women are known as Pandoras. They are trained in military academies to improve their skills to fight against the Novas.
Kazuya Aoi, the protagonist on his first day in the academy, walks into a battle royale conducted among the Pandoras. But then he sees Satellizer el Bridget and thinks that she is his deceased sister. He hugs her, and she consequently loses the match. Bridget is known as the ‘Untouchable Queen,’ so when she doesn’t repel Kazuya, she is taken aback and asks him to become her Limiter. Thus begins their journey to defend Earth, which is filled with drama, action, and sexually provocative scenes. ‘Freezing’ is accessible for streaming on Funimation.
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24. Shinmai Maou no Testament (2015)
‘Shinmai Maou no testament’ revolves around Basara Toujo and his questionable relationship with his stepsisters Mio and Maria. When he learns that the former is the daughter of the demon lord, the protagonist recalls the values of his former clan but chooses to protect his sisters instead of confronting them in a physical fight. As the story unfolds, the dynamics of their relationship are dramatically altered, and the trio engages in an incestuous affair that goes against traditional social norms. You can watch the harem anime on Crunchyroll.
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23. To LOVE Ru (2008 – 2015)
‘To Love Ru’ is a romantic-comedy anime whose storyline leaves a lot of room for the harem and ecchi elements. Rito Yuuki, a 16-year-old teenager, is head over heels in love with his classmate Haruna Sairenji. He has had a crush on her since junior high. But he still can’t confess to her, and it is only going to get more challenging as the series progresses. One day, Rito is taking a bath when a beautiful naked girl lands on top of him. It turns out that the girl is Lala Satalin Deviluke, an alien princess. She has escaped her planet to avoid a political marriage and is desperate enough even to be willing to marry Rito. This starts complicating things for Rito, who now finds it harder to confess to Haruna. Slowly, more beautiful ladies arrive and try to entice him with their sexually provocative behavior. But they don’t stop there, and they even stand in Rito’s way as he tries his best to confess his love for Haruna.
22. Strike the Blood (2013)
If you want to watch a vampire anime that has some ecchi stuff and mild nudity, then ‘Strike the Blood’ might be a good choice. Koujo Akatsuki used to be an ordinary boy. But one day, he gets involved in an incident that turns him into a mighty vampire. Soon, everyone in town will learn about Koujo’s vampire abilities. It turns out that Koujo has the powers of primogenitor, a legendary vampire with frightening abilities.
He is the fourth primogenitor, and his powers are seen as a threat by the Lion organization, which believes that if he goes rogue, then they need a way to deal with him. Therefore, they send Yukina Himeragi, an apprentice sword-shaman, to monitor the activities of the protagonist, and should he show signs of being a threat, he is to be killed on the spot. However, the duo ends up collaborating with one another and fights various emerging chaotic forces. Although the show has a solid premise, it also features a lot of nude/semi-nude scenes. You can watch the anime here.
21. Heavenly Delusion (2023)
‘Tengoku Daimakyou’ or ‘Heavenly Delusion’ introduces viewers to a post-apocalyptic world where dangerous man-eating monsters have become quite common and are now slowly becoming an existential crisis for ordinary people. Kiriko and Maru are well-acquainted with the dangerous world they inhabit as they have grown up in rough conditions and are constantly looking for a mysterious place known as Heaven. After suffering so much, they truly want to find answers to some of the questions that have alluded to them all their lives. Meanwhile, far from all the chaos of the outside world, a shelter looks after young children for mysterious goals. The captivating series revolves around mysteries related to the disastrous world that Kiriko and Maru find themselves in, along with the less-known shelter that clearly hides some uncomfortable truths. You can watch the show here.
20. Peter Grill and the Philosopher’s Time (2020 -)
Peter Grill fulfills his life dream by earning the title of the strongest warrior in the world, and he finally manages to gather enough courage to take the hand of Luvelia Sanctos. But little does he know that the news of his achievement will spread like wildfire among womenfolk of different races who will desperately seek his seed for a brave and successful offspring. Now, the titular protagonist must find a way to avoid their sexual advances while making sure that his relationship with Luvelia does not fall apart. As you can already guess from the show’s premise, the anime is filled with sexually-charges interactions between the characters and has no dearth of nudity in it. You can watch the show here.
19. My Wife is the Student Council President! (2015)
When Hayato Izumi decides to stand up for the election to become the student council president, he barely realizes that he will be running against a formidable enemy. Wakana, his adversary, sweeps the election with her promises and forces Izumi to accept the vice-president position at the student council instead. But interestingly, Wakana later moves in with Hayato after informing him that their parents had betrothed them to each other when they were young. This marks the beginning of their strange relationship as they try to balance their school life with matrimony. Naturally, the show features a number of hot scenes between the couple to give viewers a realistic feeling of what their dynamics are like. Feel free to watch the show here.
18. Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World (2022)
The life of the ordinary high schooler Michio Kaga changes dramatically when he suddenly gets transported to the game world. There, he finds himself with newfound powers and an overpowered sword that makes his life easy in rough circumstances. As he tests his abilities by fighting against bandits, Kaga realizes that he can earn money by conquering dungeons. As he puts his skills to good use and becomes richer, Michio decides to build a harem. ‘Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World’ revolves around his journey in the game world as he indulges in his carnal desires and earns more money than he could ever imagine. You can watch the anime here.
17. Highschool of The Dead (2010)
A zombie apocalypse is a lot more entertaining to watch when there are lots of sexy and busty beauties running around and being badasses. This is the reason why ‘Highschool of The Dead’ is such an entertaining anime. When Japan suddenly finds itself engulfed in a zombie apocalypse, society starts to collapse on itself while the survivors try hard to remain alive.
Takashi Kimuro learns his lesson in survival the hard way as he has to kill his friend who was bitten by a zombie. Takashi promises to himself that he will protect Rei Miyamoto, who was the girlfriend of Takashi’s now-dead friend. Soon, the duo is joined by other school students who try to find a way to survive the apocalypse. Among this group are some beautiful and sexy ladies who get involved in several sexually provocative scenes. All the episodes are available here.
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16. High School DxD (2012 – 2018)
‘High School DxD’ is one of the most popular ecchi and harem anime of all time. It follows Issei Hyoudou, a perverted teenager who gets killed on his first date by a fallen angel. Rias Gremory, who is a top devil and a senior in Issei’s high school, brings Issei back to life. He is reincarnated as a demon and must now serve Rias as a loyal ally. After his inclusion into the Occult Research Club, Issei suddenly finds himself in a world of chaos and destruction where he must learn to survive. While the series has a great premise, it also features some of the hottest anime scenes of all time. You can watch the series here.
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15. Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san (2018)
Fuyuzora Kogarashi rents a room in Yuragi-sou, a cheap boarding house that once used to be a hot springs inn. People are afraid to visit the place because it is rumored to be haunted by a vile ghost. But that offers Kogarashi the right opportunity to exorcise the ghosts that live there. However, when he meets Yuuna, the protagonist realizes that she is a misunderstood girl whose soul is unfortunately anchored to the mortal world because of some regrets. As he sets out to help her, Kogarashi unexpectedly finds himself in numerous raunchy moments that just send the sexual tension off the roof. You can watch the anime here.
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14. Devilman: Crybaby (2018)
Devils can only take form if they can find a human host. But if a human is strong-willed, then they can use the powers of the devil for their gain and become devil man in the process. Akira Fudou is a kind-hearted guy who is always willing to help anyone. So, when his friend Ryou asks for his help to uncover some devils on a Sabbath, he agrees. But things soon spiral out of control as devils start possessing humans, following which chaos ensues. Akira cannot let Ryou die, so he merges with the devil, Amon, and gains enough power to defeat the other devils and save his friend. Since he becomes a powerful devil man in the process, he decides to use his powers for the greater good. Although the show has a lot of action and drama, it also features several sexually provocative scenes that you may enjoy. You can watch the show here.
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13. Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma (2015 – 2020)
Ever had intense orgasmic feelings while eating delicious food? No? Then be ready to experience that in ‘Shokugeki no Soma,’ where the food is so tasty that people get close to orgasm. Most of the nude and ecchi scenes happen during the food-tasting time. The anime is amusing and has a great storyline filled with interesting characters.
Yukihira Soma, the protagonist’s father, is a great chef and owns a diner where he works as a sous chef. He dreams of becoming the head chef of the restaurant, but his father suddenly decides to close the diner and go around the world to test his skills. Meanwhile, Soma enrolls in Totsuki Academy, which is a super-elite culinary school with a low graduation rate. In order to find out how he fares in one of the most competitive environments for chefs, you can watch the drama that unfolds here.
12. Dragonar Academy (2015)
‘Dragonar Academy’ follows Ash Blake, a first-year student at the titular academy who is seen as a failure by his peers as his dragon never appeared, and he continues to get judged for it. But his life changes when Ash’s dragon finally awakens but in the form of a girl. To make matters more complicated, the girl then informs Ash that she is the boss while he is her servant, completely turning the relationship between a dragon and its master on its head. The hilarious show follows Blake as he forms a bond with his dragon and learns more about her. The show heavily features nude scenes and does not shy away from 18+ moments at all. You can watch the anime here.
11. Afro Samurai (2007)
‘Afro Samurai’ is the traditional vengeance-themed anime with a black character as the protagonist- something scarce and praiseworthy. Afro was just a young boy when he saw his father getting defeated and killed by Justice, who claimed the number one headband from him to gain its powers. Now, to challenge Justice for a showdown, Afro begins an inspiring journey from the bottom so that he can hopefully challenge the villain someday. After several years of relentless hard work, he manages to secure the number two headband and is ready for his revenge. However, several other competitors eager to take the headband from him stood in his way. Afro must win against all these obstacles to keep his headband and challenge justice. While the anime has a seriously well-developed premise, it also features several steamy sex scenes that are probably the best of all time. You can watch it here.
10. Vampire Hunter D (1985)
The story is set in a time of high-tech weaponry where cyber-kinetic horses are a reality. But most people continue to live in a way that is usually more appropriate for them without inculcating technology in their lives. D is the best vampire hunter in the world. He gets involved in matters concerning a small hamlet plagued by monsters under the rule of the vampire Count Magnus Lee. Being the best at what he does, D starts cutting down the soldiers under the vampire to end his violent rule. While the cult classic features a lot of action scenes, it also does not shy away from nudity.
9. Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom (2009)
Phantom is a human weapon used by an organization named Inferno to conduct assassinations in a world where the mafia has run wild. On one unfortunate day, a Japanese tourist becomes witness to a murder by a woman Phantom. After an unsuccessful escape attempt, he is captured and brainwashed to do the bidding of the company. Now, with no memory of his past, his life is always on edge. Will he ever be able to recover his memory and escape this tyranny? While the show does not have any explicit sex scenes, there are a number of semi-nude/nude moments. ‘Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom’ is accessible for streaming on Funimation.
8. Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica (2012)
Three decades ago, many people were sent to Alayzard to carry out specific missions that would grant them unique abilities if they were successful. Akatsuki Ousawa is one of the fateful ones who will be able to return. However, he did not return alone and brought Miu, the daughter of the Dark Lord (whom he defeated), with him. Now, to ensure that the peace in the present is not disturbed, they must keep her identity a secret. But there are quite a lot of challenges ahead as they were sent to BABEL to learn to use their powers. The series has several mild-nude scenes that fans of ecchi anime will definitely love. You can watch the show here.
7. Senran Kagura (2013 – 2018)
The show revolves around a group of five young girls who are training in the secret ninja academy, The Hanzo Academy, masking itself as just a prep school. But soon, they realize everything is not going to be as smooth as they thought since there is a different, darker group of shinobi who are adept at being a ninja. The girls must train hard and obtain the power of their ninja scrolls to become better. Since it’s a fanservice anime, there are some sexy nude scenes and lots of ecchi moments. You can watch the show here.
6. Black Lagoon (2006)
‘Black Lagoon’ is one of those anime thrillers that keeps you glued till the very end. The series is set in a place in Thailand called Roanapur, which is dubbed as a crime haven. Rokurou Okajima used to be an ordinary businessman from Japan but was abducted and held for ransom by a mercenary group named Black Lagoon. Having been abandoned by his boss he now needs to become a mercenary himself to survive on the dangerous island. Though there aren’t many nude scenes in the series, a few semi-nude scenes can be seen here and there. You can watch the anime here.
5. Dragon Ball (1986)
This is one of the longest-running action anime. It started some four decades ago when Goku was just a kid, though a very powerful one. During this time, he met Bulma, who became his first friend. It may come as a surprise to many who have started watching the franchise from ‘Dragon Ball Z’ that there was some nudity included in the first installment. There were some instances of Bulma showing her bare body, though these scenes had a more comic purpose than the actual forwarding of the plot. You can stream the anime here.
4. Samurai Champloo (2004 – 2005)
This anime is one of those kinds where an odd bunch of people has to be together despite their differences to serve a purpose. Fuu is a waitress who accidentally spills a drink over one of her customers and is now being constantly harassed by some samurai. She asks another customer, Mugen, for help, who quickly defeats all of them. But he then makes the mistake of attacking Jin, a ronin who is much more skilled than he is. They end up destroying the shop and killing a magistrate’s son, which puts them on death row. Fuu saves them by hiring them as bodyguards to go on an adventure to find a legendary samurai. The show is the best samurai anime that you will ever watch, and the nude scenes are just a bonus. You can stream the show here.
3. Code Geass (2006 – 2008)
‘Code Geass’ is one of the best action anime in the sci-fi genre. The plot is set in 2010 when the Holy Empire of Britannia dominated other nations and became a strong military nation. Though defeated and renamed to Area 11, Japan still has some resistance left in her. Lelouch Lamperouge is a prince of the Britannia Empire and has been exiled. He is saved by a girl named C.C. after being caught in the crossfire between the two opposing forces. The girl bestows him a great power known as Geass, which he uses to control anyone and make them dance to his tunes. But will he be able to defeat Britannia once and for all with this newfound power and get his revenge? You can stream the anime here.
2. Mirai Nikki (2011 – 2012)
Yukiteru Amano is a lonely teenager who spends his time writing whatever he observes in a diary on his phone. To pass his time, he has an imaginary friend, Deus Ex Machina, who is the god of space and time. Later on, Yukiteru finds out that Deus is real, and she grants Yukireu’s mobile the power to record the 90-day future. He is then asked to compete in a tournament with similar participants, with the chance of becoming the next Deus. The show has not only an exciting premise but also quite a few sex scenes. You can stream ‘The Future Diary’ here.
1. Gantz (2004)
A unique anime, Gantz is set in a world where dead individuals are recruited to work for a giant sphere. Kei Kurono and Masaru Kato are two such individuals who die in a train accident and are forced to embark on unexpected misadventures. There is a black sphere that provides the participants with missions that they need to complete to garner points, which will provide them with opportunities to gain some reward, which includes going back to their normal lives. The exciting show has several nude scenes. You can watch the anime here.
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