Ho boy. I literally grew up on Japanese Anime/Manga, save for a handful of other things. Nowadays however I feel like im deviating away from it because..I don't know, I get the feeling authors in Japan ran out of ideas and nowadays it's more about baiting people with 'cute loli art', rather then a captivating story or something innovative. Most of it nowadays is rehashed too, playing into some type of basic trope already established by other animes, just way better.
That's why I had such high hopes for Shingeki no Kyojin (Aka Attack on Titan), but towards the end of season 2 it just turned into the same type of off-the-mill formulaic anime.Â
My personal favorites would have to be:
Cowboy Bebop (Including the Movie): Bang, nuff said.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: One of the 'few' Anime that had a protagonist that did not turn into a cookie-cutter hero, but instead remained the conflicted, broken little teenager.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: While it's pretty straightforward and also on the Shonen formula, it had a great art style, a gripping story and most importantly, wasn't as predictable as it seemed. Keeps closely to the Manga as opposed to the original Anime, which is a good thing.
Ghost in the Shell(Movie and series): No brainer. Features a strong-female protagonist and an epic sci-fi setting.
Hellsing Ultimate: While Alucard is just a 'tad' too much on the Mary Sue/Gary Stu overpowered level, It still features an amazing story, and went full blown nazi, which is rare.
Monster: Because it features one of my favorite baddies ever
Durara!(rararaa.ra.ar.ar..ra..ra....raaaa..): original, funny, lighthearted and yet had it's touching moments. Shizuo and Izaya where comedy gold.
Darker then black (FIRST SEASON): Because the first was awesome and the second just sold too hard into that Loli trope I so absolutely loathe.
Code Geass: While it didn't do anything original, it managed to borrow nearly everything good, mix it together, and put it on steroids. It was over the top, and yet still managed to remain believable under the terms of it's own fiction. Besides, It featured one of the most cold-hearted, sadistic twats as protagonists, which was somewhat of a nice, fresh change compared to your off the mill goody-two shoes. Also: BURITAAAAANIAAAAA
I could go on and on, but I'd probably end up writing half a novel just to list them all
That's why I had such high hopes for Shingeki no Kyojin (Aka Attack on Titan), but towards the end of season 2 it just turned into the same type of off-the-mill formulaic anime.Â
My personal favorites would have to be:
Cowboy Bebop (Including the Movie): Bang, nuff said.
Neon Genesis Evangelion: One of the 'few' Anime that had a protagonist that did not turn into a cookie-cutter hero, but instead remained the conflicted, broken little teenager.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood: While it's pretty straightforward and also on the Shonen formula, it had a great art style, a gripping story and most importantly, wasn't as predictable as it seemed. Keeps closely to the Manga as opposed to the original Anime, which is a good thing.
Ghost in the Shell(Movie and series): No brainer. Features a strong-female protagonist and an epic sci-fi setting.
Hellsing Ultimate: While Alucard is just a 'tad' too much on the Mary Sue/Gary Stu overpowered level, It still features an amazing story, and went full blown nazi, which is rare.
Monster: Because it features one of my favorite baddies ever
Durara!(rararaa.ra.ar.ar..ra..ra....raaaa..): original, funny, lighthearted and yet had it's touching moments. Shizuo and Izaya where comedy gold.
Darker then black (FIRST SEASON): Because the first was awesome and the second just sold too hard into that Loli trope I so absolutely loathe.
Code Geass: While it didn't do anything original, it managed to borrow nearly everything good, mix it together, and put it on steroids. It was over the top, and yet still managed to remain believable under the terms of it's own fiction. Besides, It featured one of the most cold-hearted, sadistic twats as protagonists, which was somewhat of a nice, fresh change compared to your off the mill goody-two shoes. Also: BURITAAAAANIAAAAA
I could go on and on, but I'd probably end up writing half a novel just to list them all
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