Top 18 France Anime to watch

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1. Vanitas no Carte

It’s 19th-century Paris, and young vampire Noé hunts for the Book of Vanitas. Attacked by a vampire driven insane, a human intercedes, rescues Noé, and heals the sick creature. Commanding the book and calling himself Vanitas, this doctor tempts Noé with a mad crusade to “cure” the entire vampire race. Allying with one who wields arcane power so easily may be dangerous, but does he have a choice?

The Case Study of Vanitas is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ヴァニタスの手記, Vanitas no Shuki, Memoir of Vanitas

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2. The Rose of Versailles

In 1755, Marie Antoinette is born in the royal family of Austria and raised in luxury. However, the fate of the future queen of France is set in stone—at the young age of 15, she has to leave her family and marry the crown prince of France.At the same time in France, a girl is born in the family of the Commander of the Royal Guards. Upset at not having a male heir, her father decides to raise her as a man and names the girl Oscar. Oscar is trained from a young age to become the leader of the Royal Guards, but she is yet to discern that the will of the queen sometimes does not equal the good of the people.Based on the critically acclaimed manga by Riyoko Ikeda, Rose of Versailles depicts the fateful meeting of Marie Antoinette and Oscar, which is bound to influence history and change the life of the people facing the French Revolution as the clock ticks toward the end of the French royalty.

The Rose of Versailles is finished and has 40 Episodes. It is also Known as: Versailles no Bara, ベルサイユのばら, Berusaiyu no Bara

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3. Vanitas no Carte Part 2

The second cour of Vanitas no Carte.

It’s 19th-century Paris, and young vampire Noé hunts for the Book of Vanitas. Attacked by a vampire driven insane, a human doctor called Vanitas tempts Noé with a mad crusade to “cure” the entire vampire race. While allying with him may be dangerous, news reaches Vanitas that the Beast of Gévaudan has returned, and Noé is being brought along to investigate this phantom from the past.

The Case Study of Vanitas Part 2 is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ヴァニタスの手記 2クール, Vanitas no Shuki, Memoir of Vanitas

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4. Ikoku Meiro no Croisée The Animation

The story takes place in the second half of the 19th century, as Japanese culture gains popularity in the West. A young Japanese girl, Yune, accompanies a French traveler, Oscar, on his journey back to France, and offers to help at the family's ironwork shop in Paris. Oscar's nephew and shop-owner Claude reluctantly accepts to take care of Yune, and we learn how those two, who have so little in common, get to understand each other and live together in the Paris of the 1800s.

Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth The Animation is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 異国迷路のクロワーゼ The Animation, Ikoku Meiro no Croisee The Animation, La croisée dans un labyrinthe étranger Special

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5. Castlevania: Nocturne

As revolution sweeps France, Richter Belmont fights to uphold his family's legacy and prevent the rise of a ruthless, power-hungry vampire ruler.

Castlevania: Nocturne is finished and has 8 Episodes. It is also Known as: Akumajou Dracula Castlevania: Tsukiyo no Nokutān, 悪魔城ドラキュラ -キャッスルヴァニア-: 月夜のノクターン, Akumajō Dracula - Castlevania: Nocturne, Castlevania: Nocturno, Castlevania: Noturno

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6. Junketsu no Maria

The virgin witch Maria seeks to end a war with the help of her two familiars: a seductive succubus and incubus tandem. The archangel Michael despises her interference in human affairs and vows that her powers will vanish if she ever loses her virginity!

Maria the Virgin Witch is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 純潔のマリア, Junketsu no Maria: Sorcière de gré, pucelle de force

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7. Gankutsuou

Gankutsuou is an anime loosely based on the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. It tells the story of Albert Morcerf, a young aristocrat who happens to befriend a wealthy nobleman, The Count of Monte Cristo, through a series of bizarre events. Fascinated by the Count's charm, Albert invites him to meet his friends and family, all of whom happen to be part of the upper class society of Paris, France. Unfortunately, little does Albert realize that the Count has ulterior motives in mind.

Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: 巌窟王, The King of the Cavern

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8. Master Keaton

Taichi Keaton is a half-British half-Japanese archeologist and SAS veteran of the Falklands War. He solves mysteries and investigates insurance fraud for Lloyd's around the world.

Master Keaton is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: マスターキートン, Master Keaton: Blood and Bullets

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9. Yume-iro Pâtissière

Aside from her deep passion for eating cakes, the clumsy Ichigo Amano has never been successful at anything. After an encounter with Henri Lucas, a famous patissier, Ichigo's amazing tasting abilities—although unbeknownst to her—are discovered. Recognizing her talent, Henri offers her the chance to attend St. Marie Academy, a prestigious culinary school which specializes in desserts.

In spite of the fact that she is a beginner lacking skills, thanks to Henri's recommendation, Ichigo is placed in the topmost group with the "Sweets Princes." The princes, famous throughout the school for their magical treats, are Sennosuke Andou, an expert in traditional Japanese sweets; Satsuki Hanabusa, with a flair for candied flowers; and Makoto Kashino, a gifted chocolatier. Ichigo and the Sweets Princes, each accompanied by their "Sweets Spirits"—fairies who make patissiers' dreams come true—all work towards their goals in the competitive world of sweets.

Yume-iro Pâtissière is finished and has 50 Episodes. It is also Known as: 夢色パティシエール, Yumeiro Patissiere, YumePati, Dream-Colored Pastry Chef, Yumeiro Pâtissière

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10. Noir

Noir—a name that strikes fear in the hearts of those who know the history behind the moniker. Long ago it was the code name of a very successful and feared assassin and now it is being used by two women who want answers to questions they have about their lives.

The main character in this series is a highly skilled assassin named Mireille Bouquet who is based out of France. One day, she receives a mysterious email from a girl named Kirika. Following up on the message, Mireille goes to meet this girl and discovers that not only does the girl have no idea who she really is, but she also has no idea why she is so skilled at killing people and why she feels no remorse when she does. Realizing that their lives are linked somehow, Mireille and Kirika team up and begin traveling the world together as they seek out the answers to their shared histories, while avoiding the grip of an organization known as Les Soldats. Will the two find the answers they are looking for? And will that truth free them, or ruin them?

Noir is finished and has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: ノワール, Noir

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11. Hetalia Axis Powers

What if nations were people? What traits would they have? What would this mean for historical events?Hetalia Axis Powers takes these questions and runs with them, personifying countries into characters. The show takes a comedic and light approach to politics and historical events while educating the viewer.

Taking place primarily during the events of World War I and World War II, the story focuses on the Axis Powers and occasionally throws the spotlight onto the tumultuous relationship between the Allied Forces. The Axis Powers feature the titular character North Italy, who is clumsy, carefree and loves pasta; Germany, who is very serious but easily flustered; and Japan, who is stoic but has bizarre interests.

Based on Hidekaz Himaruya's widely popular webcomic turned print manga, Hetalia Axis Powers is a historical comedy that pokes lightly at culture, examines the relationships between nations and breathes fun into history.

Hetalia Axis Powers is finished and has 52 Episodes. It is also Known as: ヘタリア Axis Powers, Hetalia Axis Powers

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12. Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen

Having been given the opportunity to study in Paris, Noda accompanies Chiaki to Europe as he strives to become the accomplished conductor he always dreamt to be.

Nodame Cantabile: Paris-hen is finished and has 11 Episodes. It is also Known as: のだめカンタービレ 巴里編, Nodame Cantabile Paris Chapter, Nodame Cantabile Pari-hen

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13. Yume-iro Pâtissière SP Professional

Upon her return to Japan after a two year study break in Paris, Ichigo Amano is met with news of Team Ichigo's separation, as each of the Sweets Princes takes a different path toward their dream. Now in her first year of high school, Henri Lucas has a project in store for her, enlisting the help of Ichigo, Makoto Kashino, and new members Lemon Yamagishi and Johnny McBeal to give rise to a new Team Ichigo. As the four work together on this project, Ichigo and Makoto continue to grow closer, though Johnny and the unrelenting Miya Koshiro will not idly sit by; with Johnny's eye on Ichigo and Miya still after Makoto, it definitely seems like love won't come easily.

With Ichigo's time at St. Marie Academy, she is now ever closer to her dream of starting her very own pâtisserie. However, she will soon realize that it takes more than just making delicious sweets to open up a shop.

Yume-iro Pâtissière SP Professional is finished and has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 夢色パティシエールSP(スペシャル)プロフェッショナル, Yumeiro Patissiere SP Professional, YumePati Pro, Yume-iro Pâtissière 2, Dream-Colored Pastry Chef, Yumeiro Pâtissière SP Professional

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14. Nodame Cantabile Finale

The series continues the relationship between two aspiring classical musicians, Megumi "Nodame" Noda and Shinichi Chiaki, as students and after graduation.

Nodame Cantabile Finale is finished and has 11 Episodes. It is also Known as: のだめカンタービレ フィナーレ, Nodame Cantabile Third Season, Nodame Cantabile Season 3, Nodame Cantabile: Finale

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15. Keroro Gunsou Movie 4: Gekishin Dragon Warriors de Arimasu!

Mysterious giant beings called "Ryū no Shippo" appeared across the world. Due to the danger it could bring, the Keroro Platoon did a worldwide research on the Dragon Tails, but Tamama suddenly disappeared during the research. Because of this, the whole platoon started their search for Tamama and ended up in Mont-Saint-Michel, France where they met mysterious girl named Sion, who holds the mysterious Ryū no Hon . But little they know about the secrets about her and the worldwide calamity that would destroy the entire world, as they know it...

Keroro Gunsou Movie 4: Gekishin Dragon Warriors de Arimasu! is a Movie. It is also Known as: 超劇場版ケロロ軍曹 撃侵ドラゴンウォリアーズであります!, Chou Gekijouban Keroro Gunso 4, Chou Gekijouban Keroro Gunso: Gekishin Dragon Warriors de Arimasu!

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16. Yakitate!! Japan

Yakitate means "fresh baked", but the word "Japan" is actually a pun - pan means bread in Japanese, so Kazuma is out to make Japan, a unique Japanese bread to compete with the best bread from around the world!

Azuma became obsessed with bread when he was six years old. His sister yelled that their family should start having bread for breakfast sometimes, but their grandfather refused to even consider it, as he would only eat natto, miso soup, and rice for breakfast. Kazuma agreed, saying he didn`t like bread, but his sister kidnaps him and takes him to a bread store to show him the wonders of fresh-baked bread. Not only is Kazuma converted, but the owner discovers that Kazuma has the magical "Hands of the Sun" whose warmth makes them particularly suited to making bread. The owner packs up shop and goes to Tokyo to fulfill his dream of making Japan, but Kazuma continues his bread-baking dream as well, and ends up going to Tokyo himself when he`s sixteen, to compete for a spot at the foremost bread store in Japan - Pantasia!

Yakitate!! Japan is finished and has 69 Episodes. It is also Known as: 焼きたて!! ジャぱん, Freshly Baked!! Ja-pan!

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17. Anime 80-nichikan Sekai Isshuu

Willy Fog accepts a bet from members of the Reform Club that he can make it around the world in 80 days. His plan, however, does not include being stopped by unknown enemies.

Around the World With Willy Fog is finished and has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: アニメ80日間世界一周, Anime Hachijuunichikan Sekai Isshuu, Around the World in Eighty Days

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18. Le Chevalier D'Eon

18th Century, France. Lia de Beaumont, loyal servant of Versailles and its King, Louis XV, is found dead in the river Seine. Floating inside a coffin, on which the word "Psalms" was written, her body had been poisoned by mercury, thus preserving decay. According to the Church, the soul that belonged to a corpse incapable of being consumed by the soil will forever wander in the human realm, unable to go to Heaven.

This greatly affects D'Eon de Beaumont, Lia's brother and one of the king's spies. He vows to discover by whom - and why - she was murdered. But he never expected that the one who conducting the revenge would be Lia, now possessing D'Eon's body! And what will the knight do when this quest might risk France itself?

History is retold in this supernatural tale of vengeance, loyalty and betrayal.

Le Chevalier D'Eon is finished and has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: シュヴァリエ Le Chevalier D'Eon, Le Chevalier D'Eon

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