5 Anime about Virus Outbreaks, Full of Heartwarming Moments!

Covid-19 is a respiratory disease that has swept the world.

This disease caused by the coronavirus is deadly, especially if not properly monitored. 

It is proven that this disease has claimed many lives.

Because diseases spread through viruses can be very worrying, virus outbreaks are often portrayed in various forms of entertainment, such as anime.

Featuring terrifying and heartwarming stories, the following five anime about virus outbreaks are definitely worth watching. 

If you are interested, check out the reviews below!

1. Guilty Crown (2011)

Aired in Fall 2011, Guilty Crown has attracted many fans to watch this series. 

Produced by the staff of Production I.G, this anime has 22 episodes, each of which always presents heartwarming moments.

Guilty Crown tells the story of a group of young people struggling to stop the devastation caused by Apocalypse, a virus originating from a meteor that fell to Earth.

For anyone who touches this virus, their body will crystallize, then break into pieces and perish.

2. Black Bullet (2014)

With many fans, Black Bullet was released in Spring 2014. 

Produced by Kinema Citrus, this anime has a first season with 13 episodes. 

Although it has a relatively low rating on MyAnimeList, this anime is worth watching.

Black Bullet highlights the efforts of selected young people to fight the increasing threat of the Gastrea virus in Tokyo.

This virus attacks DNA and changes the shape and immunity of the human body. 

If this virus has changed 50% of the host's body, the person will turn into a Gastrea monster.

3. Owari no Seraph (2015)

Produced by the staff of Wit Studio, Owari no Seraph has nearly 700,000 users.

Aired in Spring 2015, this anime, which has several seasons, with the first season consisting of 12 episodes. 

This anime is adapted from the manga by Takaya Kagami.

Owari no Seraph is set in a world where adult humans die from a virus. 

As a result, this world is only inhabited by children and teenagers aged 13 years old.

Not only does this mysterious virus appear, but the world is also invaded by vampire races that suck blood and enslave humans.

4. Koutetsujou no Kabaneri (2016)

Just like the series Owari no Seraph, Koutetsujou no Kabaneri is also produced by Wit Studio. 

This anime aired in 2016. Because it won the Newtype Anime Awards 2016 for the best TV anime, this anime is a must-watch.

Set in Japan's industrial revolution era, Koutetsujou no Kabaneri shows the human race having to confront terrifying creatures born from a mysterious virus. 

These creatures, called Kabane, will tear human flesh and then turn the person into another Kabane.

5. Hataraku Saibou! (2018)

First aired in Summer 2018, Hataraku Saibou! was a topic of discussion thanks to the unique story it presented. 

Produced by David Production, this anime has a high user and rating, so it is on the list.

Hataraku Saibou! is set in the human body where worker cells such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets deal with bacteria, viruses, injuries, or allergies. 

They are busy because they work together in maintaining human body health.

Viruses always manage to disturb living creatures, including humans. 

Therefore, the five anime about virus outbreaks listed above are definitely worth watching.

By doing so, you will increase your awareness of your body's health.