Yui Makino, So here are 16 Anime That You Could Never Watch With Anyone Else. Click to learn more! Anime is a strange medium where weird stories can come to life and not all of them are the best, to be honest. Masamune Shirow’s manga Ghost in the Shell has had numerous adaptations over the years. TV-PG Trying to reach a ... See full summary », Stars: Have we piqued your curiosity? Eric Vale, | Chris Ayres, As they go about conducting their experiments and changing the past, the organization known as SERN, who’s been researching time travel, tracks them down and puts their lives in great jeopardy. When she’s not working on articles for CBR and Screen Rant, this nerdy alien can usually be found glued to the TV screen with the latest episodes of her favorite shows, re-watching an all-time favorite, playing mediocre guitar, or curled up with a book. Brittney Karbowski. Jennifer Seman. Wataru Hatano, Kids' first time on anime is a big step to a wonderful, fandom-inducing life! Kôjun Itô, | | Some more than others, but they're all worth the try. Based on the critically acclaimed manga by Hiromu Arakawa, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood focuses on alchemy as brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric search for the philosopher’s stone to restore their bodies after a failed attempt at human transmutation. I will not spoil what it was counting down to (I just realized it myself), but I rather hoped for more. However, perhaps the better comparison would be the Persona series: slice of life with a dark undercurrent. | His genius intellect and utilization of the lethal Death Note allow him to end anyone in any way he desires so long as he knows their full name. The Mandalorian: 10 Questions We Need Answered In Season 3, Naruto: 10 Villains Who Could Take On Madara, Blood Of Zeus: 5 Quotes That Prove Hera Is The Villain (& 5 Quotes That Prove Zeus Is), Legend Of Korra: 5 Ways Amon Was Right (& 5 He Wasn't), 10 K-Dramas To Watch If You Loved Stranger, Naruto: 5 Times Pain Was The Best Villian (& 5 Why It's Madara). | Before I watched this show, I have had heard lots of comments describing "Now and then, here and there" as the saddest anime ever made. He is simply smart enough to recognize that this is the only way he can survive the harsh life he is forced to life. There are three reasons why “Mushishi” is the best show on this list: This show is perfect for this list: Not only is it imaginative and fun, but it is so unknown, that I had some trouble finding the right IMDB-entry. The film follows Shoya, a young boy who, together with his group of friends,  antagonizes a deaf student named Shoko. Faced with a moral dilemma (whether to save the life of a young boy or the town’s mayor), Tenma saves the child and the mayor passes. This anime weirdly fascinates me. It is so unbelievably girly. The premise of the film is simple: Makoto is an average high school girl who’s having yet another mundane day when she suddenly discovers she’s somehow developed the ability to leap through time. Masato Hagiwara, However, he doesn’t really have to fight anyone directly. Among them, a short-statured man they call "Sunabozu" makes a living as a ... See full summary », Stars: Kazuya Nakai, It's a darker anime as the title implies but the MC is renowned as the "the Black Reaper". A one-stop shop for all things video games. Masakazu Morita, Crispin Freeman, It can be hard to watch and it will probably leave you in tears, but it’s well worth it. From Satoshi Kon, the man behind "Perfect Blue", "Tokyo Godfathers" and "Paprika", this is the best psychological anime you have ever seen. Set in a world where humanity is forced to live surrounded by walls due to humanoid beings called Titans (who devour humans), the story follows three teenage friends as they join the Military in hopes of ridding the world of them. Erica Lindbeck, Are you sick of hearing the same Anime-suggestions over and over again? ... from a little boy with a drill to a guy that everyone knows, he is definitely an amazing guy. Dan Olk. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a heartfelt story brimming with youthful energy and positivity, which makes it an excellent introduction to the medium. Dan Green, In winter 2016, A-1 Pictures produced a time-travel, mystery thriller anime titled Erased. Naoto Adachi, There is nothing more to say. Anime … In the dystopian 22nd century Japan, the government is using a system that actively measures the minds and mentalities of citizens and asses their Psycho-Pass. You get the idea. Let us get the praise out of the way first: This is the only anime I know, that does the "magnificent bastard" as the main character right. The story has everything: comedy, drama, action (which unfortunately could put some people off) but it still feels like a cohesive whole (at least to me). ---Do not worry; the story does not end in suicide. Fuminori Komatsu, Without spoiling too much, Okabe and his lab members accidentally discover a way to send text messages, or so-called D-mails, into the past. In its short twelve-episode run, this anime provides just the right amount of excitement, suspense, action, and heartfelt drama. TV-MA The story has some interesting insights in our consumption culture and everybody who is into anime, games, or Japanese pop-culture in general should really watch this show (you will see why very fast). follows a series of seemingly unrelated characters and events that all come together by the end of this thirteen-episode masterpiece. Discussion. The story isn’t only told from various perspectives, but it is also told out of order, which makes piecing the story together incredibly gratifying and the viewing experience all the more fun. P.S If you are not Japanese, and wondering what the title of this show "Tatami Galaxy" is about; even that is explained in the finale. There is also a second season; it is not as good because it has only two games to play, but it is also a ton of fun to watch. "Kūchū Buranko" a.k.a "Welcome to Irabu's office" feels like a mix between the "Tatami Galaxy" and "Paranoia Agent". His task is to prevent the capture of three elementary-school children that resulted in their demises. ... At some point or another, he finds a way to betray or kill almost everyone he has ever known. Animation, Action, Drama, A Japanese boy named Shu tries to save a strange girl, Lala Ru, from kidnappers and is transported to an alternate Earth on the brink of being swallowed by the sun. Monica Rial, From action-packed battle shows, to philosophical thrillers and wholesome dramas, we've got you covered. Stars: Not everyone knows the Saint Seiya anime and not everyone gives a flip. 3. 21,822 77 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Stars: One day, the teasing goes too far and Shoko is forced to leave the school. Stars: 25 min First of all, there are heaps of it, with more coming out each season and there are four seasons in a single year; second of all, there are so many different genres and subgenres, some of which are listed in Japanese and don't even exist in any other medium; and last but not least, if we're being honest, some of it just looks plain weird that some casual viewers or newcomers might get turned away. Yui Horie, In the Great Kanto Desert, scattered humans eke out a living in the hot sand. Despite all that, the show does not feel heavy or saddening – it keeps up a certain levity in most scenes by pointing out the absurdism of feeling sorry for a guy who could do anything he wants and still manages to be miserable while doing nothing. Yukari Tamura, TV-MA Mieko Nobusawa, Yôko Hikasa, *SPOILERS* Animation, Comedy, Drama, Many patients with different problems visit the psychiatric ward of Irabu General Hospital; a trapeze artist suffering from insomnia after suddenly failing his jumps, a gangster afraid of ... See full summary », Stars: Anyone reading this entry in the year 2015 or later must think I was living under a rock for putting this show on the list, because nowadays many people are talking about it or sharing pictures of it. | | TV-PG This very simple slice of life show creates with a small budget and timeframe (5min/episode) something truly charming. TV-PG Several of them are even in my all time favorites list. | Bamboo-Blade, One-Outs), I did not exactly think any of them would belong on this list. If this were a superhero story, Makoto would use her powers to save the world, but instead, she uses time leaps to sing karaoke longer and fix mistakes in class and her love life. From the former it takes its protagonist as well as a sense of wonder and from the latter it takes the interesting deduction problems. Katsuhiro Harasawa, At first, I wanted to put this show, "the Tatami Galaxy", lower on the list. “Guardian of the Sacred Spirit’s” greatest strength lies in its characters, who manage to be interesting without relying too heavy on dialog and exposition-dumps.There is not much to think about, but I do not mean that in any negative way. Cole Brown, 384 min It just does enough things right. Satomi Sato, Do not get me wrong, it is a solid ending. | The cast boasts a rather large list of stereotypes, ensuring that you will like one of them. Magical girl is a subgenre of fantasy manga and anime that features girls with magical powers, pretty self-explanatory. 35 Anime Series Every Fan Should Be Binge-Watching Right Now TV-PG If you can tolerate a little nonsense, you will find an interesting, surprisingly simple but entertaining story about friendship and doing what you desire. Because it is the one of the best Shonen anime I know. Miyazaki’s works often incorporate themes such as environmentalism, love, family, and more. The story is simple and engaging, it is quite immersive and the world and character-designs are a lot of fun, despite the boring animation. As detectives try to link the victims, they discover that following the assaults, the victims' lives have improved in some way. Hilary Haag, Luci Christian. Everyone recognises his prowess and has at least heard of him. I am not kidding. Tomoyuki Shimura. Shôzô Îzuka, The characters are all very likeable, and the story is easy to follow but very interesting nevertheless, just like all the movies Studio Ghibli has made. Everyone knows who Pikachu and Speed Racer are. This neo-noir, space Western is set in the year 2071 and follows a crew of bounty hunters aboard a spaceship called the Bebop. TV-14 One of the shows on this list that can only be called unknown in comparison with the absolute mainstream. Felecia Angelle, | Not all anime is perverse. I remember watching the first two episodes of this show and having no clue what was going on. If one were to ask "What anime would entice the female audiences? Sure, the characters are fun, the visual style is beautiful, but despite the fact that the narrator talks fast as hell, the episodes felt a bit slow. Animation, Action, Comedy. It is a long running anime. | Kemonozume "Beast Claw" is an anime series written and directed by Masaaki Yuasa, animated by Studio Madhouse. Animation, Comedy. Mirai Shounen Conan After the world is nearly destroyed by a war, a young boy and his friends must fight to save the world from those who seek to conquer what is left of civilization. In a world where superheroes have corporate sponsors and are the stars of their own reality TV show, a new superhero team is born as the veteran hero Wild Tiger is assigned to be partners with rookie Barnaby Brooks Jr. Stars: No - but it gives them meaning. I cannot really explain it; it is just pleasant to watch the show. Makoto Shinkai is known for making breathtakingly gorgeous movies and in 2016, he created his magnum opus (well, at least for the time being). One day, Deku encounters the world’s greatest hero, and his idol, All Might, who shares with him his quirk (known as superpowers). Maan was it worth it. There are a few words you need to know the meaning of when getting into anime heres a quick run down of the main basic terms and phrases you should know. Ahhh Desert Punk... A series that could have made the top of this list, if it had just sorted out its act. Kana Hanazawa, And as of August 2019 was updated to Top 50. It is a superhero show that does not rely too heavy on crazy powers and battles. It is not. Top 25 not so well known Anime you have to see, The Top 10 best Futurama episodes(so far). Another thing this show has going for it, is the wonderful and unique animation and a kick-ass opening theme song (which was my ring-tone for quite a while). Animation, Drama, Fantasy. If you are looking for a short break between two shows you want to complete; Tonari no Seki-kun is here for you. Like “Welcome to the N.H.K.”, this still feels like a highly modern and relevant look at the societal problems of the 21st century. Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Eleven years after the introduction of internet-connected, augmented reality eyeglasses and visors, Yuuko Okonogi moves with her family to Daikoku City, the technological center of the ... See full summary », Stars: Years later, Tenma is the Chief of Surgery and discovers that the boy he saved turned into a real monster. Fortunately, a friend of mine told me that I was missing out on a great ride. But, all of these things can actually be advantageous. 24 min It does not have any of the numerous anime-clichés that exist; it does not even feel like watching an anime. Stars: Some people haven't found the magic of Anime — these shows will convince them it's great. Here is the perfect list for you. Stars: Meaning no lack of character arcs, no status quo formula and thankfully not much power creep. Haruka Tomatsu, With only ten episodes, Hellsing: Ultimate is perfect for those who prefer to binge their shows, and it offers loads of action, gore galore, and an interesting plot. The second thing the series does right is world building - it starts off with the familiar post-apocalypse setting and then slowly keeps adding interesting details from there (e.g. Not thanks to exceptional talent, but through hard work and the willingness to do what it takes – even if it falls well outside any moral restraints. Attack on Titan probably needs no introduction. | This is my favorite anime. Matthew Mercer, Should that be the case, let me tell you that this show is dumb and the animation horrible. 7 years ago. Clint Bickham, Yeah, one of my favourites: Samurai Champloo! Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, One Piece, Fairy Tail, Gundam, and so on and so forth. For the first two episodes, you might mistake this show for just another hero’s journey – just with six heroes instead of one. Sure; it is sometimes cheesy as all hell, but that is part of its charm. Michael C. Pizzuto, She hides this even from Kouta at first, for fear he will reject her, … Sure, it is mainly a show for children, but you will not feel dumb while watching it. Genre, intended age, stile: does not matter. Yutaka Koizumi, When a nameless student at Kyoto University encounters a demigod one night, he asks to relive the past three years in order to win the heart of Ms. Akashi, the object of his affection. If you like such type of anime then you're definitely at the right place.This blog will help you find more anime of such type. I do not think this is a show for everyone. Watch the first two episodes; if you are not hooked by then, it will not get any better for you. “Welcome to the N.H.K” presents us with a very modern look on what effect our society can have on the adolescent mind – dealing with topics ranging from depression to hikikomorism (google it) and even suicide. You may not get everything on your first watch through (or so I am told), but you are going to feel the urge to discuss the show or watch the whole thing again, it is that good. Tia Lynn Ballard. She’s somehow had the immense fortune to find a job that actually allows her to spend her days thinking, talking, and writing about the things she loves so much and it’s been an awesome experience. 1. Michael McConnohie. | | Kenji Fukui, | I appreciate that it manages to emulate the goofy fun of Shonen action shows without falling into the trap that plague most of its more popular peers fall into (Bleach, One Peace, Fairy Tail, etc.). Aya Hisakawa. Naoya Uchida, The story of the Joestar family, who are possessed with intense psychic strength, and the adventures each member encounters throughout their lives. Still, it is well worth watching through to the end, especially because of the more serious second season and the movie. The stunning film tells the story of Taki and Mitsuha, a boy from Tokyo and a girl from the countryside who unexpectedly start swapping bodies Freaky Friday style. This is an easy binge - watch. The story and the characters are relatable and relevant no matter where you're from or whether or not you’ve ever watched anime before. If you like superheroes, but you’ve had enough of the classic tropes that plague the genre, One-Punch Man is the right anime for you. The protagonist, Ginko, is probably one of the most likeable characters ever written – giving an interesting spin on the “lone wanderer” archetype. (Was TOP 30 list but was updated to Top 40 as of Dec. 2017. After the first 3 or 4 arcs the quality and subject matter go downhill and I stopped watching it myself. Animation, Action, Adventure. However, two minor flaws prevent this show from being higher on the list: Like the main character is … Why? Then, sometimes the entire human race goes with them. 50 min Light Yagami, the protagonist of the dramatic and suspenseful Death Note anime, would get smoked in a heartbeat if he fought any of these other anime characters in a direct fight. | Darker than Black. Shintarô Asanuma, Shichika and his sister Nanami are the sole remaining descendants of the ... See full summary », Stars: Famous Fictional Characters Everyone Knows show list info. It played with my expectations quite a lot (except at the end) and in a good way. Precisely because SAC is more action-oriented and less laden with deep philosophical debates, thus, appealing to a wider audience, we’re recommending it over the movie. Yasuo Yamada, If you have ever watched any of these anime series, you simply know you could never watch them with anyone else, because they are just so ridiculous and embarrassing. Hopefully, you will find something to your liking. It has a similar random style like the Dr. Irabu series and a weird premise: It's about a group of friends, consisting of a socially awkward wreck, a hard-core fisherman, an alien with a water pistol and an Indian agent who has a pet duck. Hideo Ishikawa. I had to watch the entire series without hesitation after the first episode. TV-MA "-moments, but they usually have a point and make sense if you think about them. TV-PG One-Punch Man tells the story of Saitama, an extremely OP superhero who can defeat any opponent with just one punch, hence the name. If I had to give one criticism it would be this: If you rewatch the show, you notice just how much some scenes get stretched for dramatic effect. However, you will not see the perfect happy ending either.---, TV-14 Well, until reality kicks in with a surprising twist. After the world is nearly destroyed by a war, a young boy and his friends must fight to save the world from those who seek to conquer what is left of civilization. Steve Blum. Standing as the most popular anime on MAL, Death Note is a mystery, supernatural thriller that guarantees to have anyone at the edge of their seat the whole thirty-seven episodes. Ultimate fight and humor. I'm always looking for good anime and I happened to stumble upon these 50 series that are basically unknown. Hakuryû, There he meets an ... See full summary », Stars: Not that it matters; the story is engaging and even thought provoking at times ("The Matrix" meets "TRON"... well sort of). Here’s a few things; 1. If than I Fa L. in i) desings will never be E same. The modern soundtrack is great and fits the setting surprisingly well - especially the opening. | Daisuke Ono, I also have a problem with the nonsensical plan of the primary antagonists, which unnecessarily raises the stakes to a "destruction of the world" level and is resolved excessively easily. Robbie Daymond, It is fascinating to watch, without having to put in overblown fight scenes, panty-shots or giant robots. Just the right thing to get you started. I felt the need to share with others. I am not quite sure if this was supposed to be a show for kids or not. Like “Welcome to the N.H.K.”, this still feels like a highly modern and relevant look at the societal problems of the 21st century. Dragon Ball notwithstanding, most anime deaths are for keeps. Yes, I know. Stars: The show was immensely popular in the 1990s (both in Japan and in the West) and has helped introduce tons of new fans to the medium. Animation, Adventure, Comedy. When evil awakes, the deity of Fate will choose six heroes to save the world from ruination. | Even if you have never read the book, seen the movie, or read the comic book; you most likely have heard of these characters. 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