A number of K-pop idols often recommend something that is their favorite, from food to their favorite movies that they like at the time. But not only that but sometimes, some K-pop idols also often provide recommendations for their favorite anime as well. So that K-pop fans often become curious about the anime they watch, one of which has recently become popular is K-pop idols who dance to the song 'Idol' by Yoasobi which is the opening song for the anime Oshi no Ko.

It hasn't even stopped there, several K-pop idols also openly admit that as a weeb and some of them have cosplayed as their favorite anime character.

If you are a K-pop fan who wants to watch something new, here are some anime recommendations from your favorite K-pop idols that you might watch. Check out the list of recommended anime from K-pop idols below.

Recommended Anime According to K-pop Idols

1. SEVENTEEN - Haikyuu!!

Several members of the SEVENTEEN boy group such as Woozi, Mingyu, Seungkwan, and DK have expressed their interest in Haikyuu!!. They even have their own favorite characters, some of their fans even make videos or posts that associate SEVENTEEN members if they become Haikyuu!! characters.

This volleyball-themed anime tells the story of Hinata Shouyou who has a short body but likes to play volleyball. While people look down on her as a short volleyball player, Hinata joins a volleyball club at her school named Karasuno and tries to revive this volleyball club. Hinata tries to prove to everyone that height is not an obstacle for him to become the best volleyball player in the world of volleyball.

2. Jungkook BTS - Chainsaw Man

In a live broadcast conducted by Jungkook BTS, he once recommended his fans to watch Chainsaw Man. He even liked the anime so much, and Jungkook once performed a cover of the opening song of Chainsaw Man titled 'Kick Back' by Kenshi Yonezu. Thanks to the cover he did, Jungkook managed to become viral among anime fans because Jungkook's vocals are very good.

Chainsaw Man tells a boy named Denji who is willing to sell his organs to make ends meet. One day when he almost died, he gained the power to control a chainsaw, he used this ability to make money and work as a demon hunter.

3. Sakura LE SSERAFIM - Jujutsu Kaisen

Sakura Miyawaki is a member of LE SSERAFIM from Japan, where she is often seen recommending watching anime to fans on several occasions. She even once revealed that her hobbies are watching anime and reading manga, apart from Jujutsu Kaisen, Sakura has also mentioned several other anime that she likes such as Oshi no Ko, Chainsaw Man, Spy X Family, If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die, World Trigger, and The Promised Neverland on several occasions.

4. Jihoon TREASURE - Your Lie In April

Jihoo is a member of the boy band TREASURE and is known as an anime fan among fans. He even admits he often watches anime and it is one of his hobbies in his spare time. He also often recommends some of his favorite anime such as Your Lie In April. Not only that, Jihoo even watched almost all anime films from Studio Ghibli such as Ocean Waves, Whisper of the Heart, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, to Ponyo.

5. Hendery NCT - One Piece & My Hero Academia

In an NCT Music Space video showing on the official NCT YouTube channel, Hendery from the WayV sub-unit said that he had watched 900 episodes of One Piece. Not only that, but Hendery often shows his love for Japanese anime to fans. Even in a fan sign, he once admitted that he learned Japanese from the anime he watched. Some of Hendery's other anime recommendations include Naruto, My Hero Academia, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, to One Punch Man. He also several times asked for anime recommendations from fans through the Bubble app, which is usually used by Kpop Idol to interact with fans.

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6. Wonyoung IVE - Fairy Tail

This beautiful K-pop idol has said that she likes watching anime, and she has even mentioned some of her favorite anime such as Fairytail, Re: Zero, and Yumeiro Patissiere. She even once said that her favorite anime character is Lucy from Fairy Tail. Wonyoung also recently participated in dancing to the 'Idol' song by YOASOBI which is the opening theme of Oshi No Ko.

7. Lee Know Stray Kids - That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime

This member of the popular boy group Stray Kids once revealed that one of his hobbies is watching anime. He even recommended his favorite anime, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. He also frequently interacts with fans by providing anime recommendations or asking fans for anime recommendations. Lee Know also once acknowledged Sailor Moon as one of his all-time favorite anime. Meanwhile, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is an anime that tells about an office worker who is reincarnated as a slime in a supernatural world. The unique adventure story of this anime has an interesting depiction and you should try to follow the story.

8. Sunwoo The Boyz - Kimi Ni Todoke

Sunwoo from the boy band The Boyz went viral on TikTok because of his love for an anime character named Sawako from Kimi No Todoke. He even admits that Sawako is his favorite female anime character. Apart from expressing his love for Sawako, this member who is known as a weeb among fans also often recommends some of his favorite anime such as Assassination Classroom, Kimi No Nawa (Your Name), and Loving Yamada-kun at Level 999. Due to his love for Your Name, he has watched this film eight times.

9. Soobin TXT - Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai

In a live broadcast via Vlive, Soobin once mentioned Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai or Seishun Buta Yarou as one of his favorite anime. Apart from that, Soobin, who is known as the weeb in his group, also often recommends other anime that he likes, such as Violet Evergarden, Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy x Family, Tokyo Ghoul, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, to Seraph of the End. Soobin also often discusses if he often watches anime with other TXT members, namely Hueningkai.

10. WonJin CRAVITY - A Silent Voice

Wonjin from the boy band CRAVITY is known as a weeb among his fans. In a magazine interview, he even said since he was in middle school, he started learning Japanese because he wanted to watch his favorite anime without subtitles. One recommended anime is A Silent Voice. The anime tells the story of Shoya Ishida who is a male student who likes to bully his friend Shoko Nishiyama. Shoko is a student with a handicap, which she cannot hear. Eventually, Shoko decides to move to another school. One day, fate brought them back together and Shoya felt guilty and wanted to make amends with her.

So, those are some of the favorite anime recommendations from K-pop idols that you can try to watch.

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