The Best TV Shows on WOWOW Prime

Every WOWOW Prime Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Icons of WOWOW Prime, Cowboy Bebop and Neo Ranga made their debut in 1998 and 1998, setting industry standards. Dive into our updated selection of WOWOW Prime’s finest, featuring more than 20 series as of November 2025. Across the timeline from 1998 to 2024, WOWOW Prime has presented audiences with over 20 captivating shows.

  • Justice in the Dark
    Justice in the Dark (2023)9.1

    In the year 253 of the Neo-Civilization, Captain Luo Weizhao and Pei Su investigates a series of crimes tied to the controversial "Apaths," uncovering a deeper conspiracy that challenges society's beliefs about morality, free will, and the power of hope.

  • Cowboy Bebop
    Cowboy Bebop (1998)8.5

    In 2071, roughly fifty years after an accident with a hyperspace gateway made the Earth almost uninhabitable, humanity has colonized most of the rocky planets and moons of the Solar System. Amid a rising crime rate, the Inter Solar System Police (ISSP) set up a legalized contract system, in which registered bounty hunters, also referred to as "Cowboys", chase criminals and bring them in alive in return for a reward.

  • Ascendance of a Bookworm
    Ascendance of a Bookworm (2019)8.1

    Avid bookworm and college student Motosu Urano ends up dying in an unforeseen accident. This came right after the news that she would finally be able to work as a librarian as she had always dreamed of. When she regained consciousness, she was reborn as Main, the daughter of a poor soldier. She was in the town of Ehrenfest, which had a harsh class system. But as long as she had books, she didn't really need anything else. However, books were scarce and belonged only to the nobles. But that doesn't stop her, so she makes a decision... "If there aren't any books, I'll just create some."

  • Junji Ito Collection
    Junji Ito Collection (2018)8.0

    A collection of animated horror stories based on the works of Japanese artist Junji Ito.

  • Golden Kamuy -The Hunt of Prisoners in Hokkaido-
    Golden Kamuy -The Hunt of Prisoners in Hokkaido- (2024)8.0

    With two map pieces secured, Sugimoto ans Asirpa continue their hunt for the remaining 22 tattooed convicts whose bodies hold the key to hidden treasure.

  • Please Teacher!
    Please Teacher! (2002)7.9

    Kusanagi Kei, a high-school student living with his aunt and uncle, has an encounter with a female alien. This alien is revealed to be a new teacher at his school. Later, he is forced to marry this alien to preserve her secrets. From there, various romantically-inclined problems crop up repeatedly.

  • Paranoia Agent
    Paranoia Agent (2004)7.9

    Musashino, Tokyo. An elementary schooler repeatedly attacks people in the streets. Known only to the public as "Lil Slugger", none of the victims can recall the young boy's face and only three distinct details are left in their memories: golden inline skates, a baseball cap, and the weapon: a bent golden baseball bat. Detectives Ikari and Maniwa set out to track down the perpetrator and put an end to his crimes.

  • Kino's Journey
    Kino's Journey (2003)7.8

    In Kino's Journey, the protagonist, Kino, accompanied by a talking motorcycle named Hermes, travels through a mystical world of many different countries and forests, each unique in its customs and people. She only spends three days and two nights in every town, without exception, on the principle that three days is enough time to learn almost everything important about a place, while leaving time to explore new lands.

  • Baccano!
    Baccano! (2007)7.7

    Alchemists, swindlers, thieves, and gangsters cross paths on The Flying Pussyfoot, a 1930s American transcontinental train, as it embarks on a legendary voyage that leaves a trail of blood all over the country.

  • Ergo Proxy
    Ergo Proxy (2006)7.6

    In a futuristic world almost barren of life, mankind is confined to mechanized domed cities where A.I.’s control all aspects of life. In this world, humans are no longer born, they are manufactured in a production line; and alongside them live androids known as autoreivs. Within one of these domed sanctuaries named Romdeau lives Re-l Mayer, one of a few citizens who aren’t entirely prevented from thinking. Her grandfather's prominent position and the affection of the scientist Daedalus have left her more free will than is normally allowed, but Re-l has started to question the sanctity of the city and the citizens' perfect way of life. With mysterious beings known as proxies causing havoc and a man named Vincent causing great influence on her life, Re-l must travel outside of the city to find the answers she seeks and discover the mystery behind "the awakening".

  • Berserk
    Berserk (2016)7.4

    Spurred by the flame raging in his heart, the Black Swordsman Guts continues his seemingly endless quest for revenge. Standing in his path are heinous outlaws, delusional evil spirits, and a devout child of god. Even as it chips away at his life, Guts continues to fight his enemies, who wield repulsive and inhumane power, with nary but his body and sword—his strength as a human.

  • X
    X (2001)7.3

    It's the year of destiny and 15 year old Kamui Shirō, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence. He returns to protect his childhood friends, Fūma, and Fūma's younger sister, Kotori. But destiny and fate are haunting Kamui and pulling in himself and his loved ones. It is his destiny to decide the fate of the world and mankind, no matter if he wants the role or not.

  • Trinity Blood
    Trinity Blood (2005)7.3

    Many centuries ago, man's Armageddon gave birth to the vampires' wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a new breed of hunter operating under the Vatican's authority. The true battle between holiness and evil has begun.

  • Steel Angel Kurumi
    Steel Angel Kurumi (1999)7.2

    A boisterous comedy starring the perfectly invincible "Maidroid" Kurumi, a product of science and magic and boy named Nakahito, they manage to get into all sorts of trouble.

  • Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life
    Kono Oto Tomare!: Sounds of Life (2019)7.2

    Since the graduation of the senior members of the club, Takezou ends up being the sole member of the "Koto" (traditional Japanese string instrument) club. Now that the new school year has begun, Takezou will have to seek out new members into the club, or the club will become terminated. Out of nowhere, a new member barges into the near-abandoned club room, demanding to join the club. How will Takezou be able to keep his club alive and deal with this rascal of a new member?

  • Full Metal Panic!
    Full Metal Panic! (2002)7.0

    Kaname Chidori’s one of the most popular girls at her high school – unfortunately, it’s her growing popularity off campus she should be worrying about. Unbeknownst to Kaname, terrorists are plotting her abduction, believing she possesses the rare and coveted abilities of “the Whispered.” That’s where Sousuke Sagara enters the picture. He’s a hotshot soldier from the clandestine counter-terrorist organization known as Mithril – and he’s going undercover at Kaname’s school to try and keep her safe. He may be an ace in the cockpit of an Arm Slave mech, but there’s no training in the world that could prepare him for the warzone of high school.

  • Ao Haru Ride
    Ao Haru Ride (2023)6.9

    At the end of the first year of high school, Futaba Yoshioka meets Kou Tanaka who was her first love. In their middle school days, they attended the same school, but he suddenly transferred to another school. Three years later, he appears in front of her again with the different last name of Kou Mabuchi. His personality also seems to have changed from warm to cold. He is like a totally different person from three years ago. Futaba Yoshioka slowly learns what happened to Kou Mabuchi for the past three years and she become to have feelings for him again.

  • The Fire Hunter
    The Fire Hunter (2023)5.9

    Outside the magical barriers lies a world overrun by fiery beasts known as Flame Demons, and the only ones who can protect humanity are the Fire Hunters. In the dark woods where the beasts roam is where Touko, a young villager, is rescued from attack by one of these skilled trackers, Koushi. But their meeting was no accident, and a new destiny begins.

  • VanDread
    VanDread (2000)5.6

    Hibiki Tokai, a male third-class laborer from Taraak, ends up stuck on a battleship after a botched attempt at stealing a robot. When female pirates capture the Taraakian Vanguard, things don't look like they could get any worse.

  • Neo Ranga
    Neo Ranga (1998)4.7

    Across the ocean on the tiny island kingdom of Barou the ancient god Neo Ranga awakens from his slumber. He is mysteriously drawn to Tokyo, and the three beautiful sisters - Minami, Ushio, and Yuuhi - who are unwittingly linked to the monster. But instead of rolling out the red carpet, the military rolls out the weaponry, and things start to get nasty. The plot thickens: Why is Neo Ranga driven to Tokyo? Is he a messenger with a warning for humankind, or just a big boy out for a good time? And what's behind Ranga's mysterious eyes?