When the new decade began, Wit Studio had a lot of potential still unclear to the world. Although they were a studio known for pulling off incredible action, audiences were quickly going to realize there’s way more depth there. From sci-fi to fantasy, comedy, even international crime dramas, they had audiences covered.
The new decade only elevated Wit Studio’s animation even more, and audiences were able to see some truly quality pieces of work. What’s better is they’re diverse in nature, using storytelling, aesthetics, and character design to really elevate these new releases.
Here are five of those releases in particular.
1. Ranking of Kings
Ranking of Kings may look like a simple fairy-tale adventure at first, but its story quickly becomes much deeper. The anime follows Bojji, a young deaf prince who dreams of becoming a great king despite being physically weaker than many people around him.
Bojji’s journey explores courage, friendship, family expectations, betrayal, and what being truly strong actually means. His friendship with Kage also gives the series some of its most heartfelt moments.
Wit Studio’s expressive animation fits the story especially well. Instead of relying only on dialogue, Bojji’s movements and facial expressions communicate much of his personality. Combined with its imaginative fantasy world, this makes Ranking of Kings one of Wit Studio’s strongest modern anime.
2. Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song
Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song takes Wit Studio into ambitious science-fiction territory. Vivy is an AI singer whose original mission is to make people happy with her music. Everything changes when an AI from the future warns her about a devastating conflict between humans and artificial intelligence.
The story unfolds across different periods as Vivy attempts to change events that could eventually lead to disaster. Along the way, the anime explores questions surrounding AI, identity, memory, purpose, and human emotion.
Its action is another major attraction. Wit Studio combines detailed character animation with fast and carefully staged fight sequences, while quieter scenes give Vivy’s personal development room to breathe.
3. Great Pretender
Few Wit Studio productions look quite like Great Pretender. Its bright colors, unusual backgrounds, international settings, and stylish character designs give the anime an identity of its own.
The story centers on Makoto Edamura, a Japanese con artist who encounters Laurent Thierry and becomes involved in increasingly ambitious schemes around the world.
Rather than focusing on traditional anime battles, Great Pretender creates excitement through deception. Plans change, alliances become uncertain, and viewers are frequently left wondering who is actually controlling the situation.
Its combination of crime, comedy, drama, and distinctive visual direction makes it an excellent choice for viewers wanting something different from a conventional action anime.
4. SPY x FAMILY
SPY x FAMILY combines espionage with one of anime’s strangest family setups. Loid Forger is secretly a spy, Yor hides her life as an assassin, and their adopted daughter Anya can read minds.
None of the adults fully understand what is happening around them, but Anya knows their secrets. That simple idea creates countless comedic situations while also allowing the series to develop a surprisingly warm family story.
Produced by Wit Studio and CloverWorks, the adaptation moves comfortably between comedy, action, school life, and spy missions. Expressive character animation is particularly important to its humor, especially during Anya’s now-famous reactions.
Behind all the chaos is a story about three people who begin as a pretend family but gradually form a genuine emotional connection.
5. My Deer Friend Nokotan
My Deer Friend Nokotan represents a completely different side of Wit Studio. Instead of dramatic fantasy or serious science fiction, this anime embraces absurd comedy.
The story follows Torako Koshi, a student trying to maintain her carefully constructed reputation. Her peaceful school life is disrupted when she meets Noko Shikanoko, a mysterious deer girl capable of turning ordinary situations into complete nonsense.
Much of the anime’s appeal comes from its unpredictability. Visual jokes, exaggerated reactions, strange situations, and intentionally ridiculous character behavior keep the comedy moving.
Wit Studio uses expressive animation to push those jokes even further. It may not have the emotional weight of Ranking of Kings or the sci-fi ambition of Vivy, but it demonstrates how comfortably the studio can handle pure comedy.
Wit Studio Continues to Experiment With Different Anime Genres
Wit Studio’s work in the 2020s shows a studio unwilling to remain tied to one type of anime. Ranking of Kings offers emotional fantasy, Vivy explores artificial intelligence, Great Pretender delivers stylish crime storytelling, SPY x FAMILY blends action with family comedy, and My Deer Friend Nokotan embraces complete absurdity.
That variety makes Wit Studio’s modern catalog worth exploring. Viewers who discovered the studio through its earlier action-heavy productions may find that some of its most interesting newer anime succeed for completely different reasons.
