Anime culture is distinguished by great productivity, hundreds of projects come out every year-it becomes almost impossible to keep track of everything. In this collection, we have collected the best, favorite and influential anime series, which are distinguished by an intriguing plot, interesting characters and virtuoso animation.
"Gate Stein" (Steins; Gate), 2011
Genre: science fiction, drama
Anime adaptation of the game Steins; Gate and Visual Roman of Authors 5PB. and nitroplus. To the sound of cicads in the town of Akihabara, 18 year old scientist Rintaro Okabe is fighting a world conspiracy. Together with him in his team cosplayers Muri Sina, Hacker-Otaku Itaru Hasida and a brilliant girl Kurisa Makise. Enthusiasts from the world of science gathered a time machine from microwave and technical garbage and called it the "gates of Stein". So a group of experimenters has made a temporary paradox. Using the time machine, they change the course of events every now and then, which leads to unpredictable consequences.
"Created in the Abyss" (Made in Abyss), 2017
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
The action of the "created in the abyss" unfolds in a parallel world. Not far from the area where the children of Rico and Reg live, there is a deep abyss that scientists and archaeologists have been studying for years. The abyss became a haven for wonderful creatures and a source of minerals, but it does not lend itself to full development – many daredevils tried to get to its bottom, but no one returned alive. One of the missing was Mom Rico. The girl, together with his friend, decides to rescue her mother from the abyss and goes in search.
This anime is distinguished by the combination of children's naive perception with the cruelty of the challenges of fate and mysterious meetings with the creatures of nature. The adventure of children takes place under the banner of fear, horror and despair, but they all. Their hearts are full of hopes, and their eyes with sincere curiosity study the new world.
"Trigun" (Trigun), 1998
Genre: science fiction, comedy, western, drama
Cosmic Western from the 90s does not lose relevance to this day. Place of action: a planet-desert called "Dear Earth"-an intermediate point on a galactic map. Vesh Istanpeda settled here – a good young man in a red cloak, which has a unique superpowiality to call a hurricane. Because of his superhel, he does not take root in any society, the storms scare people, so the hero is persecuted and constant fights with mercenaries. In addition to funny adventures, Vesh plunges into the secrets of its origin and restores its erased memory.
In 2023, the remake of the series “Trigan: Hurricane” was released – no less bold and bewitching show with dynamic animation and competent balance of comedy and drama.
"Evangelion" (Shin Seiki Evangelion), 1995-1996
Genre: science fiction, drama
Evangelion is one of the most replicated anime series, which deservedly gained popularity. The creator of the anime, Hideaki Anno, managed to combine complex philosophical thoughts, psychoanalytic theories, noir and fantastic plot with the Fur Ainime genre in his work. Due to the complex narrative, "Evangelion" does not become obsolete to this day, its ending still causes disputes of fans.
According to the plot, the world plunged into chaos. Huge angels attacked humanity. To protect people, the scientist Gando Ikari created the organization of Nerv, which collects giant robots under the code name "Eva", capable of defeating giant monsters. But only adolescents can control robots due to the sensitivity of their nervous system. One of the pilots is the son of a scientist – Shinji Ikari, who is experiencing grief for a dead mother.
He, together with the brisk girl of Asian and melancholy Ayanami, should defend the city of Tokyo-3 and prevent the next apocalypse. But the attacks of creatures are not as terrible as the ominous plans of scientists – Gando secretly prepares the experimental transformation of the human race.
"Mob Psycho 100" (Mob Psycho 100), 2016- ..
Genre: action movie, science fiction, comedy
Dynamic adaptation of a comedic webmane from the author of Vanpanchman (One) about an eighth-grader with superpowers. Siegheo Kagayama, nicknamed Mob, is capable of telekinesis and psychic from a small age, but he hides his talents from outsiders. He has to remain unemotional in order not to inadvertently reveal himself due to intense feelings.
Secretly from classmates, Mob, together with his mentor Arataka Rage, takes orders from all those in need of supernatural assistance and is admitted to different matters. But everything that Super Party dreams of is the sympathy of the beauty Tsubomi, which he has been in love with a secret for a long time.
Doroedoro (Doroedoro), 2020
Genre: comedy, science fiction, militant, fantasy
In the post -apocalyptic town with the sonorous name "hole" there is a portal connecting different worlds. The city has become an intermediate zone where magicians, mutants, scientists and marginals are forced to live in the neighborhood. The former consider themselves kings of the world, with the help of magic, they experiment on people, turning them into best -like mutants. One of the victims was Kaiman. Instead of a human head, he now wears a crocodile on his shoulders.
Having become a different creature, Kaiman lost his memory of the past, but gained motivation to stop magical terror and force magicians to return to him the human appearance. But the path to the desired thorny and the blood puddle is full. It’s good that in any endeavor, the bustic owner of the Hungry Beetle restaurant helps Kaiman – Nikado.
"Fighter of Demons" (Kimetsu no yaiba)
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Drama
“Demon fighter” delights the mysticism and tragic history of the protagonist. The boy Tanziro Kamado unsuccessfully left the house, upon his return he saw his whole family brutally torned off, only the younger sister of Nadzuko survived, but she turned out to be turned into a demon. In the world of Kamada, there is a legend that in the forests, for centuries, ominous demons, devouring human flesh, live, but no one completely believed in their existence until the evil creatures declared hunting for people. Tanziro decides at all costs to save his sister from a demonic curse and goes in search of healing.
Cowboy Bibop (Cowboy BeBop), 1998-1999
Genre: science fiction, comedy, drama, action, western
“Cowboy Bibop” director Sinitiro Vatanabe and screenwriter Kayko Nobomoto definitely survived the test of time. For more than 20 years, he has captivated new spectators with his plot, complex characters and brilliant performance. Hunters of the heads Spike Spiegel and Jet Black storm galactic prairies on their Bibop ship. Under jazz rhythms, they fly into westernate locations and noir chiaroscuro, get acquainted with the eccentric and freedom-loving Fei Valentine, Khakeshi Ed and the clergyman of Ain and take them aboard. Together, they go to exciting adventures, joke, laugh and attach to each other.
But the main thing in the series is by no means humor. History is permeated by philosophical thoughts about the life, peace and role of man in huge space. And the crew of the ship "Bibop" is trying to figure out its dark past, overcome injuries and cope with mental pain.
“Blich: Millennia Bloody War” (Bleach: Sennen Kessen -han), 2022- ..
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Drama
One of the many anime adaptations of the manga Tyte Cubo, covering the last plot arch of the History of "Blika". In the center of the story of Ichigo Kurosaki is a young man who received the power of shinigami (death gods). Together with the team, he protects the world from the invasion of evil spirits and monsters and escorts the dead to the next world. In the center of the final arch is a confrontation between the afterlife of the Soul community with the fascist organization and the followers of Quincy Vanderekh.
The soul community notices how “empty” began to disappear in their world – all this is through the fault of “Vanderey”, which intends to destroy the soul community, torn it into pieces. Ichigo is forced to go to the afterlife of "empty" to help his associates cope with the attack of villains. A bright and spectacular series captivates with talented animation, choreography of battles and the border between death and life.
Steel Alchemist: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhouse), 2009-2010
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
The mysterious science Alchemy plunged the Elriki, Alfonso and Edward brothers, in games with fate. Heroes tried to resurrect their mother with the help of medieval science, but during the ritual Alfonso lost his body and turned into a ghost moving in knightly armor. And Edward lost his hand and was forced to wear a metal prosthesis. For amazing talents in the field of alchemy, the brothers are invited to the public service.
Fulfilling the tasks of the leadership, solving conspiracies and fighting criminals, Edward and Alfonso continue to look for ways to regain their former bodily appearance. Upon learning of the existence of possible healing, clogged in a powerful stone, the brothers go in search of it, overcoming many difficulties in their path.
"Berserk" (Kenpu Denki Baruseruku), 1997-1998
Genre: drama, fantasy, horrors
Surrealistic anime directed by Naokhito Takahashi, based on the manga Kentaro Miura. The era of the late Middle Ages, wars unfold between the kingdoms, and in the hearts of the Station of the Studies. The protagonist ruthless black swordsman named Gats is plowing the spaces of a broken world, mired in lawlessness and darkness. A hard childhood hardened the hero, turning him into a cruel mercenary.
With the help of a huge black sword, he fights with demons, villains, criminals and even kings. Covering in his way with powerful creatures and warriors, he acquires sworn enemies, but also acquires his beloved people whose lives become more important than his own.
"Saga about Vinland"), 2019- ..
Genre: Drama, History, Action
Psychologically stressful and sad anime about revenge. Vikings for a long time composed legends about sacred land located on the other side of the sea – Vinland. It's time to defeat the raging waters and get to new shores. The mighty warrior Thrsus equipped the ships and the army, ready to swim, but his son – the Brave boy Torfinn made his way aboard. The detachment of a torso attacks the army of Askladd to his eyes.
Using deception, cunning unprincipled Askeladd struck the torso to death. Torfinn, obsessed with revenge, immediately attacked the killer, but Askeladd insisted on an honest match, promising to give Torfinn a chance to kill himself when the boy grows up and gained experience. In order not to miss the moment, Torfinn joins the squad of Askeladd, and goes with them to conquer England. The boy is growing, his heart is hardened, he turns into a merciless killer, accustomed to the cries of innocent people and blood.
The thirst for revenge was too deeply struck by his soul, but the longer he remains in the ranks of Askellad, the more difficult it would be for him to bring the mission to the end – Askellad symbolically replaced his father's Torfinn. The heroes managed to mutually attach to each other.
"Man-Benzopila" (Chainsaw Man), 2022
Genre: Fantasy, Horrors, Thriller
Danji died father, leaving the guy a huge debt of Yakuza. Danji slowly sells his organs, eyes, kidneys, and he also hunts for expensive demons to pay as soon as possible. But there is little money to the bandits, they decide to use the guy as a ritual victim. From the other hand the guy saves his pet-demanok Povita, whose chainsaw was successfully arranged in the cranial box. Creation sacrifices itself and becomes the heart of the owner.
The survivor Zenzi gains the superpower of his strange dog – now his limbs turn into a chainsaw. The unique gift of the guy attracts the head of the Security Bureau. The girl hires him into demon hunters, attaching to the team to the eccentric half-blood-demoness Power and the eternally tense Aki. The series was shot by the Mappa studio based on the manga of the same name Tatsuki Fujimoto.
Having released on the screens in the fall of 2022, the project became a real hit, and the point here is not only in the animated cruelty and bloodthirsty battles, but also the subtle psychology of the show, the penetrating and sad stories of its heroes and in vulgar, but magnificent humor Lucky Manor Casino.
"Gurren-Lagan" (Gurren Lagann), 2007
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, Action
Charming and beautiful anime about a futuristic post -apocalypse, where the power of a spiral exists is a unique energy that contributes to the development of civilizations. Once upon a time, the cosmic race of super-men decided to curb the spiral power, but the inhabitants of the Earth dared to confront them, creating huge manned robots.
The war led to great victims, the energy of the spirals began to fade away, the population of people was reduced. As a result, they forgot about the war, and the robots fell into hibernation. Years passed and people moved underground, fearing natural disasters and races of certain beasts. In the underground village of Dzihe, adults and orphans are engaged in drilling to expand the space for life. Among the drills there are boy Simon. He, along with other guys, dreams of getting to the surface of the planet, but the elders forbid even to think about it.
Everything changes overnight: in the bowels of the Earth, Simon finds a strange key, a small robot and a huge monster. A sniper Yoko appears on a roar of an awakened beast. She helps Simon and his friend Kamin defeat the monster with the help of a found robot and leads them to the surface. This begins their bright adventures, the struggle for the liberation of the planet and acquaintance with the unusual inhabitants of the Earth.
Samurai Champlu (Samurai Champloo), 2004-2005
Genre: Drama, Comedy, History
Semi-historical anime, comprehending the events of the era of Edo in a comedian-dramatic manner. The daring swordsman Mugen and Ronin Din are very different, but they are used to getting involved together. This time they are hired by a girl fuu. She has been looking for a killer of her mother for a long time, but it is not so easy to find a sworn enemy on her own – the world is full of dangers, bandits and villains.
Having contacted Jin and Mugan, the problems were not reduced – the guys used to take risks and get into trouble, but with them it is definitely more fun. Traveling in Japan, the heroes meet different marginal personalities, confront enemies and difficulties of fate.
"Cyberpank: Running along the edge" (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners), 2022
Genre: drama, science fiction, action movie
Anime Prix to the game Cyberpunk 2077, which collected many awards. The action takes place in 2076 in the corrupt town of Night City. Social inequality divided the inhabitants of the city into caste, and the territory of Night City into prosperous areas and ghetto. In the center of the plot is a teenager David, who lost his mother in a car accident. Not having time to burn out, David is forced to look for earnings. He sets himself cybernetic implants and becomes a mercenary.
The director of the series acted Hiroyuki Imisisi and endowed his creation with bright futuristic images and wrapped an interesting story in an expressive visual style.
Monster (Monster), 2004-2005
Genre: thriller, drama, detective
Gloomy thriller about the neurosurgeon Kenzo Tamme, based on the manga of Naoki Urasava. Kenzo once got to the surgical table of a 9-year-old boy who was injured in the head. During a difficult operation, the doctor manages to preserve his life, but the feat turns into a feeling of guilt and pain when the saved boy grows up in a serial killer. Kenzo decides to catch a maniac. The twin sister-killer comes to the aid, who has long noticed sadistic inclinations in his brother.
"Van Pis" (One Piece) 1999- ..
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Infinite anime about the pirate search for treasures. "Van Pis" turned into a huge media franchise: manga, full-length films, long-playing series, game based on. The project managed to unite for more than one generation of spectators – all thanks to a fun and naive plot, unusual characters and playful intonation.
Rumor has it that the leader of the pirates is goal d. Roger before his death hid his treasures somewhere, but nobody can find them. In search, Monki r. Luffy is a boy from a coastal village with superplasticity. With a team of the same enthusiasts, Luffy plunges into a dangerous but fascinating pirate life full of strange meetings with bloodthirsty to wealth with eccentrics.
"Ranking Ranking" (Ousama Ranking), 2021
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A cute and sad series in the surroundings of "Games of Thrones". The little prince Boji does not hear from birth, because of which subjects are mocking him. Having lost his mother, he became truly lonely. Korol father pulled away from him and married an evil stepmother who prepares his son to sunrise after the death of the ruler.
Once again, having escaped from the troubles, Boji meets on a walk the shadow of the Earth Kage – a black shapeless entity, accustomed to robbing, moving along the ground and walls of houses. Kage is the same outsider as Bodge, therefore, probably, it is so easy for him to understand the sorrows of the prince. When Bodge's father died, the throne occupied the consolidated cruel brother of Boji, and the boy had to flee the palace with Kaga and the knights faithful to him.
But on this the fate of the legal ruler does not end. The prince has to hide from the bloodthirsty hands of the new sovereign, and look for ways to return the throne and prove his significance to everyone.
"Dorro" (Dororo), 2019
Genre: Fantasy, Drama
Sengoku period (XV-XVII century). Japan is experiencing feuds and wars for the throne. One general thirsty for the authorities so much that he concluded an alliance with twelve demons. Otherworldly creatures promised him the victory in the war and the throne, but in return everyone took one body of the newborn son of the general. Having gained what was desired, the father ordered to kill a crippled child. But Dr. Homma saved the child.
With the help of alchemy, he restored his organs, gave the boy prosthesis-weapons capable of killing demons, and the name Khyakkimaru. Knowing the secret of his origin and remembering the cruelty of his father, the matured guy stands on the path of revenge, he is packed with a charming girl-warrior road, pretending to be a boy.
Space Dandy, 2014
Genre: Comedy, science fiction
Anime adaptation of manga Masafumi Harada from the director of the "cowboy bibop" Sintyiro Vatanab. Dandy alien criminals hunter is a carefree hedonist with hairstyle in Elvis Presley style. Brezds the open spaces of the galaxy on the ship along with the QT robot and the alien Betelgaz, similar to the cat, Dandy dreams of love, but only falls into the scrap.
The value of the project in its old-school humor, procedural plots in the spirit of the animated series 00th and dynamic drawing, which perfectly reflects the amazing and unpredictability of the cosmic world.
Naruto: Hurricane Chronicles (Naruto: Shippûden), 2007
Genre: drama, adventure, action movie, comedy
Naruto became an anime classic, along with the series, more than one generation has grown. “Hurricane chronicles” is a sequel that develops the line of the original series. Naruto Uzumaki continues to fight internal demons and fears, tries to forgive the betrayal of his loved ones and seeks to become spiritually and physically stronger.
After two -year training with Jirai, Naruto’s skill begins his way of ninja. Meanwhile, Sasuke was expelled from Konoha and he joined the villain Orotimaru, and Sakura became an assistant to the healer Tsunae, the leader of the village of Foliage. Much has changed, but the heroes only on the path of their transformation and growing up, which take place in the rhythm of fights and battles with warriors-chefs.
“A city in which I am not” (Boku Dake Ga Inai Machi), 2016
Genre: Detective, thriller, drama
From childhood, Satoror Fujinum could predict future disasters and deaths of people, and at the same time to unwind the time. But he lacked knowledge to use his superpowiality for the good. Only by a teenager he learned to control the chaos of his visions a little. And now Satoru is already under 30 years, he has been working unsuccessful mangaka, experiences creative and personal crises. Once after a series of strange circumstances, he tiredly returned home and discovered the bloodied body of his mother.
Having escaped from the scene of the tragedy, he quickly realized that everything that happened was a realistic vision. Now he needs to prevent a tragedy, and for this to go into the past – 18 years ago, to the source of future terrible events.
Vanchman (One Punch Man), 2015- ..
Genre: Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Funny and bright anime from Mangaki One, which conquers humor and eccentric characters. The protagonist of Saytama once decided to become super -sitting and organized a training plan for himself: running, push -ups and squats. From the intensity of loads, he lost all his hair, but he became an invincible warrior who easily straightens even to the most powerful enemies.
Sitama lives in our world, where there is an association of heroes, which is routinely fighting evil and monsters attacking residents. But getting to the association is not so simple, and even if the hero turns up to the hero, a great responsibility, a bunch of bureaucracy and anxious rivalry will fall on his shoulders.
It is extremely interesting to monitor the development of heroes, because despite the superclies, many here are similar to us: Saitama does not cost anything to defeat the opponent, but what to do with boredom, system, public negative opinion and laziness?
"Attack of the Titans" (shingeki no kyojin), 2013- ..
Genre: action movie, fantasy, drama, horrors
The remnants of humanity disappeared behind the high walls, trying to protect themselves from the invasion of monsters – huge titans. With giants not to build diplomatic relations, they are thoughtless destroyers who immersed civilization into sleep. Once one of the titans breaks the wall of the established city and penetrates inside, sowing death and horror.
During the attack, the boy Eren and his sister Mikas lost his mother – the monster at the eyes of the children ate a woman alive. Miraculously surviving Eren and Mikas, they swear to give the titans a rebuff and preserve the human race. The “Titanes attack” brought to the anime culture many new viewers with different tastes and the history of relations with the genre. The heroism of the characters and their valor is easily imbued with, their injuries cause sympathy, and their struggle lives extremely personally.
The project is attracted by the depth and psychologism of the narrative, loaded with the bitterness of the loss of tragedies, images of disasters and destruction.