| Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. Those wonderful, illustrious backgrounds and the soundtrack perfectly portrays the world you're currently observing in. So, what anime has the greatest atmosphere? Personally, Natsume Yuujinchou has my heart, it invokes so many feelings. The setting looks very stationary at first but when you gradually see more episodes, you'll discover plethora of amazing, dreamlike settings. |
| Haruhi film does atmosphere better than any other anime I've ever seen. |
| Mushishi, hands down IMO. |
| Mononoke Mushishi Shiki |
| Makoto Shinkai if your looking for scenery eye candy. That or any recent movies these days. |
| I can't even begin to describe how much Mushishi's atmosphere draws me in with its perfect blend of supernatural mystery and ambiance. Another one that takes advantage of its incredible art and ost is Seirei no Moribito. It gives me the sensation that I'm immersed in that world, not watching anime. Natsume Yuujinchou, Aria the Animation, and Tamayura among others have very profound yet relaxing atmospheres that let me feel completely at ease. |
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| Both Mushishi and Aria are great sleeping aid. |
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| In terms of heaviness, Texhnolyze does it best, though Ghost in the Shell (1995) comes close. Anime like Eve no Jikan and Aria are more soothing, while Mushishi is more mystical and ambient. Haibane Renmei and Kino no Tabi are idyllic, although the former also has an air of uneasiness and mystery about it. |
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| Mononoke Mushishi Shinsekai yori You know that the guys behind these anime spent a lot of time creating these wonderful atmospheres, that are complimented by great music and sounds that enhance them. |
| Yeah I too agree Mushishi reigns supreme when it comes to atmosphere. Also I would like to add Knights of Sidonia which has a really cool atmosphere that I found to be quite immersive. |
| Aria - Peaceful and quaint Haibane Renmei - Calm yet heavy Bartender - Charming and relaxed Makoto Shinkai stuff - Pleasant but melancholic Kara no Kyoukai - Cold and hollow I can't do this, there's so many, not to mention all the ones mentioned so far that I haven't watched yet. |
| Mahouka Kouko no Rettousei, OST is good |
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| Mushishi is alright. The atmosphere doesn't really draw me in though. After a few minutes I get bored and have to browse the web or something to bring myself out of a coma |
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Gymkata said: Mushishi, hands down IMO. |
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Ryukatsuka said: Gymkata said: Mushishi, hands down IMO. this really great immersion when viewed at night |
Ryukatsuka said: Gymkata said: Mushishi, hands down IMO. |
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| Mushishi Makoto Shinkais films Yasuhiro's films |
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| Mushishi obviously. That's probably that show's strongest point. Madoka Magica and Clannad both have fantastic atmospheres as well, mostly thanks to their absolutely superb soundtracks. The Haruhi movie does a pretty good job of it too, as mentioned before. |
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| Monster - Perfectly captured that old mysterious and eerie atmosphere,everything might look good at the surface but underneath something is clearly concealed,most old german cities (or certain areas ) has. |
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| Champloo - soundtrack gives it a real laid back atmosphere Space Battleship Yamato 2199 - I can't fully explain this. Lets just say I actually left like I was in the Yamato. Casshern Sins - depressing, sad atmosphere |
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-Tien- said: In terms of heaviness, Texhnolyze does it best, though Ghost in the Shell (1995) comes close. Anime like Eve no Jikan and Aria are more soothing, while Mushishi is more mystical and ambient. Haibane Renmei and Kino no Tabi are idyllic, although the former also has an air of uneasiness and mystery about it. Some great choices. Another worthy contender is Shigurui. The tension the visuals and music create, especially in the fight scenes, is just ridiculous. Also, Wolf's Rain, the OST fits it like a glove and it looks great for it's time. |
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| not a popular opinion but im picking Tsumiki no Ie i guess Monster, Shinsekai Yori, Now and Then, Here and There an many others have fantastic atmosphere as well |
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| hanasaku iroha i watched that with permasmile |
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| I thought Paprika was surreal yet strangely refreshing. You might, as well. |
| Paprika - just so dreamy! Natsume Yuujinchou - warm Samurai Champloo - relaxing yet badass Mushishi - mysterious, cold but warm (o.O) Hourou Musuko - painful, dramatic Serial Experiements Lain - heavy Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko - I can't describe it, but it feels somehow dark, for some reason Nodame Cantabile - peaceful, beautiful AND Aku no Hana! |
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| 5 Cm per seconds Mushishi Kara no Kyoukai Shiki all hands down -bows- |
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BatoKusanagi said: -Tien- said: In terms of heaviness, Texhnolyze does it best, though Ghost in the Shell (1995) comes close. Anime like Eve no Jikan and Aria are more soothing, while Mushishi is more mystical and ambient. Haibane Renmei and Kino no Tabi are idyllic, although the former also has an air of uneasiness and mystery about it. Some great choices. Another worthy contender is Shigurui. The tension the visuals and music create, especially in the fight scenes, is just ridiculous. Also, Wolf's Rain, the OST fits it like a glove and it looks great for it's time. +1 to all of these |
AnarchicSloth said: Sword art online's scenery was pretty nice. Can't remember the soundtrack however. "Can't remember the soundtrack however", you know that Yuki Kajiura made the soundtrack of the anime... |
| My first thought was Garden of Sinners, which expanded to "Just about anything scored by Yuki Kajiura" because of tracks like this: |
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| Serial Experiments Lain Another Shiki Really enjoyed the atmosphere |
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| From what I've seen Mushishi does well. Tokyo Ghoul + Death Note do well in capturing the darkness in their cities whilst Nagi no Asukara and Glasslip are beauty animes. |
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ScazoN said: Mushishi Makoto Shinkais films This. |
| Say what you want about its quality as a whole, but Another had great atmosphere. Ghost Hound had a really great atmosphere. The little clips at the beginning of each episode where they did a recap of the last episode, but made them uber creepy really added a lot to the overall tone. That show got trippy. Death Note was superb in this regard. That soundtrack was perfect, and the direction was beautiful. So many iconic scenes. |
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Red_Keys said: Say what you want about its quality as a whole, but Another had great atmosphere. Ghost Hound had a really great atmosphere. The little clips at the beginning of each episode where they did a recap of the last episode, but made them uber creepy really added a lot to the overall tone. That show got trippy. Death Note was superb in this regard. That soundtrack was perfect, and the direction was beautiful. So many iconic scenes. Wow, somebody finally mentions Shinreigari. |
| that hxh 99 atmosphere. |
| Natsume Yuujinchou - It's a really calm atmosphere which usuaally relaxes your soul, its OSTs are very good that go along with the backgrounds and such. It's a really paceful anime. Naruto - For obvious reasons. It has an interesting village system which gives life to the ninja world. I mostly like the background in naruto though. Hunter x hunter - Best atmosphere, something I cannot describe in words ah my goddess Dragon ball z - Nostalgia. |
| I liked the atmosphere of Mekakucity Actors, it was something that I really wasn't expecting but I liked it. |
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| HxH, especially at the chimera ant arc. Death Note, one of the best hands down. |
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