One of the most popular genres in anime is Shounen. Shounen anime series have certain appeals that attract viewers to get immersed in the storyline. Not to mention that these series often feature spectacular action scenes. But, as you might think, this also means that the animation studio has to invest a lot of budgets to come up with spectacular visuals. On this occasion, Dunia Games would like to show you a list of the 10 best shounen anime series with the highest production budget. Without further ado, let’s get into it.

10. One-Punch Man

At first, it might seem like the One-Punch Man anime series is bland given Saitama's flat facial expression. But if you follow the series, this anime has amazing fight scenes despite its short duration. One of the most spectacular fights is the one between Boros and Saitama. A statement released by Madhouse in which they stated that the average production cost of One-Punch Man episodes is USD70,000 to USD80,000 (about IDR 1 Billion - IDR 1.2 Billion). This may come as a surprise, but there is a possibility that this budget could increase as the manga gets more adaptations in the future.

9. Demon Slayer

This anime instantly became the talking point among anime fans soon after its premiere. Due to its stunning animations, and visual art, this anime became one of the most successful series. Despite some rumors saying that Ufotable did not have enough funds for this anime, the studio spent around USD 80,000 (about IDR 1.1 billion) per episode.

8. One Piece

One of the shounen anime series with the most episodes in history, One Piece always impresses fans with the visual development of the anime in each season. Many fans believe that this anime costs a lot of money each episode. This is understandable given the popularity of this anime for 20 years. Based on Anime News Network reports, One Piece might cost around USD 90,000 (about IDR 1.3 billion). With the thousands of episodes that have been released, it's no wonder why this production requires a large budget.

7. Naruto Shippuden

Naruto Shippuden is one of the most iconic and beloved anime series of all time. This anime adaptation follows the storyline in the original manga series, while also featuring spectacular battle scenes. This can be realized thanks to Studio Pierrot, the studio that spent around USD 90,000 - USD 100,000 (IDR 1.3 Billion - IDR 1.4 Billion) per episode. With the budget spent for the production, it seems that it didn't go in vain with the success of this series.

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6. My Hero Academia

This series involves various kinds of Quirks in a world full of fights. So, understandably, the production requires a huge fund. For example, the Fire Quirk scene from Todoroki costs lots of money to animate beautifully. Studio Bones is rumored to have spent around USD 110,000 (IDR 1.6 billion) for each episode. This makes My Hero Academia one of the shounen anime series with the highest production cost.

5. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

This anime always has a strange plot twist in each episode that manages to attract viewers. Many fans love this series for its storyline as well as the wild and abstract scenes. It turns out that the production studio has to spend an average of USD 120,000 (about IDR 1.7 billion) per episode. Unique battle scenes and unique character designs are also the reason why this anime deserves a spot on this list.

4. Black Clover

This anime series revolves around Asta and Yuno, two orphans with high dreams. At first, you might also get annoyed with Asta's noisy voice, but the character development makes this an interesting series to follow. In its production, this anime spent USD 140,000 (about IDR 2 billion) per episode. So, that's why this series has such stunning visuals.

3. Jujutsu Kaisen

This newer generation of anime series has always been the talking point for anime fans because of its storyline and visuals. The character designs in this series also managed to attract some female viewers to follow the story. The anime, which was adapted by MAPPA, is reported to have spent USD 150,000 (about IDR 2.2 billion) per episode. This is not surprising, especially with the spectacular CG animation that makes Jujutsu Kaisen one of the most visually attractive shounen anime series.

2. Attack on Titan

This iconic shounen anime series manages to come up with a complex storyline with various twists in most of its episodes. Since its first season, Attack on Titan has managed to present impressive art and animations. Each episode is rumored to cost around USD 150,000 to USD 160,000 (IDR 2.2 billion - IDR 2.3 billion). So, it's not surprising that the anime series currently held by MAPPA has gained popularity among anime fans.

1. Dragon Ball Super

This anime is the latest entry in the Dragon Ball franchise. Even though the anime has been halted, the manga continues. As a legendary anime, the production team did not hesitate to spend a lot of money on this anime. Dragon Ball Super spent USD 150,000 to USD 160,000 (IDR 2.2 billion to IDR 2.3 billion) for the production per episode. That's why most fans hope that this series will continue one day.

So, those were the 10 shounen anime series with the highest production cost. The large costs spent are certainly worth the extraordinary results that have helped them gain popularity among anime fans. From the many shounen anime series mentioned above, which one is your favorite?

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