| We all know there are way too many isekai, SoL with girls doing things, and romance, so now the question is, what's not enough and what would you like more of? Imo, there are definitely too few gambling anime, all kinds of mind games/strategy, and well... it's a shame, but I understand; it's hard to write this type of series well. I think I've watched every good anime of this type, with Kaiji being the unrivaled one, of course, but I'm hoping there's still a gem hidden away, so I hope someone can recommend something. |
| I would love to see more fantasy anime that feels elegant and dreamy and/or elegantly dark, like I wasn't a fan of Vampire Hunter D (2000) but I love it's visuals. For a non anime, Castlevania fits too. |
| "What anime are there not enough of?" Shoujo, josei, yuri, bl and ecchi. |
| Iyashikei shows. They're my favorite kind of anime because of the cozy vibes so obviously I can't get enough of them. |
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| I think we could use more bounty hunter anime. Not too many of those come out. As well as vampire anime that aren't cute, some more creepy or badass vampire anime would be sweet. |
| Taiga best girl forever. |
| - Transgressive romance (incestuous pairings especially between full-blooded biological siblings and first cousins, age gap, and interspecies relationships) - High fantasy (noticed the past couple of years that there seems to be a marginal uptick as isekai starts to appear to ever so slightly and slowly recede from the absolute pinnacle of where it was maybe by the end of the 2010s or 2020/2021 or so, but hopefully a substantial percentage of these will not just be reworked isekai aesthetically and functionally, in all but name) - Dark fantasy (Which can also simultaneously be high fantasy - see Kenpuu Denki Berserk, Goblin Slayer, this season's Clevatess, etc.) - Thrillers, including psychosexual & romantic thrillers, historical thrillers, political thrillers, crime thrillers, and any combination and variation thereof - Horror, including horror romance, horror fantasy, and cosmic horror (like Urasekai Picnic and Uzumaki) - Cyberpunk and transhumanist Sci-Fi - Historical dramas - Crime dramas - Iyashikei SoL - Childcare SoL and whole age range/intergenerational family dramedy-esque SoL again (like Hanasaku Iroha) which are actually more rare than one might initially surmise - More "edutainment" or educational SoL series (like Ruri no Houseki this season for geology and mineralogy, what Tenchi Souzou Design-bu was a few years ago for evolutionary biology, etc.) - they're rarer than you think in terms of ones loaded with actual substantive information incorporated. Alternatively to a SoL, it can also be more structured as an educational adventure genre series. Probably leaving off some. |
WatchTillTandavaJul 29, 4:13 PM
| Bbm protag anime. Loving uglymug this season, but that is very rare in anime. |
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| I'd love to see more Historicals, there are great anime playing in the past for example Vinland Saga, Demon Slayer or Kingdom, but the genre is kinda niche and most of the time it's connceted to some sort of Isekai, which mostly presents a good image of the past and not the truth. |
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| Not a specific genre, but I'd love to see more episodic anime. ApfelMyName said: I second this, especially if they explore more historical periods than the most well-known ones.I'd love to see more Historicals |
| All female main cast anime that aren't just generic CGDCT. |
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| "What anime are there not enough of?" More seasons of Carnival Phantasm. "gambling anime" Isn't gambling kind of evil? Like less is better for those anime. |
| I like horror anime, and I think there aren't enough of them, especially some good ones. |
| dark fantasy, high fantasy anime. Or even medieval (historical fiction) anime would be tuff. |
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| Need more yuri ecchi anime. or yuri harems. |
Reply to queenofautism
All female main cast anime that aren't just generic CGDCT.
| @queenofautism Have you see Wixoss or Princess Principal? Not to be shilling for those two but both have serious themes. |
| "Well, she's flatter than a pancake" -Mimi Alpacas |
| Good isekai anime, obviously. I'd also like it if there were more anime where the protagonist is neutral evil and gets away with all his crimes. |
Reply to Tropisch
@queenofautism Have you see Wixoss or Princess Principal? Not to be shilling for those two but both have serious themes.
| @Tropisch Yes, I've seen both. WIXOSS first season is very solid, and when it comes to plot twists and OST I actually consider it superior to Madoka. As for Princess Principal I remember finding it very bland for the most part and barely finishing it. |
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| There should be more anime shows featuring 14 year old girls in bikinis. |
| Here is my Pixiv account of my hentai drawings..... https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/104739065 Here is my blog.... https://theendofindustrialcivilization.blogspot.com/?m=1 |
| Action anime with female leads that ISN'T Fanservice/harem More BL and GOOD Yuri More sport anime. More variety in animation style Isekai with a better balance of male to female ratio (I don't necessarily think there is too much Isekai. Just a lack of good Isekai. If I see Male lead with just a bunch of girls I'm not interested) More adult women Actually thinking, Male leads that are more rounded personality wise and less generic looking. Not enough pink haired male characters |
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| A few good shouts here (particularly BL, "dreamlike" anime, good isekai) but I'll throw one of my own in Idk what genre to call this so I'm going to respectfully call it trashy melodrama. Boy's Abyss, Flowers of Evil, Domestic Girlfriend, etc. |
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| I might be speaking crazy, but I'd like more: Dark action and fantasy anime Action anime with protagonists older than 17 Anime with powerful heroines that aren't overly OP and won't get everything handed to them on a platter (if you know some please let me know) This is my inner fantasy, but I want a dark anime about dragons, a darkly-themed medieval anime similar to Berserk... |
| cute boys/guys doing cute things, reverse harems, villainess (there's starting to be more villainess but it seems to be a pretty new trend so there's still not that many yet) |
| dark fantasy, and cinematic anime like chainsaw man and heavenly delusion. not even a fan of kagurabachi, but it could become one. |
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| I wouldn't mind seeing more anime focused on adventure and exploring the unknown, like Made in Abyss. |
| High fantasy with more species, especially outside of humanoid species. Elves and dwarves are fine, but they're humanoid, which is why they get a ton of focus. I want more goblins, orcs, dragons, talking animals, sentient plants (mushrooms, flowers, etc), etc. Shoujo and Josei: more of these, please. And please, not just romance. More thrillers, horror, psychological, sports, fantasy, etc. Pivoting: more horror, please. |
Reply to WatchTillTandava
- Transgressive romance (incestuous pairings especially between full-blooded biological siblings and first cousins, age gap, and interspecies relationships)
- High fantasy (noticed the past couple of years that there seems to be a marginal uptick as isekai starts to appear to ever so slightly and slowly recede from the absolute pinnacle of where it was maybe by the end of the 2010s or 2020/2021 or so, but hopefully a substantial percentage of these will not just be reworked isekai aesthetically and functionally, in all but name)
- Dark fantasy (Which can also simultaneously be high fantasy - see Kenpuu Denki Berserk, Goblin Slayer, this season's Clevatess, etc.)
- Thrillers, including psychosexual & romantic thrillers, historical thrillers, political thrillers, crime thrillers, and any combination and variation thereof
- Horror, including horror romance, horror fantasy, and cosmic horror (like Urasekai Picnic and Uzumaki)
- Cyberpunk and transhumanist Sci-Fi
- Historical dramas
- Crime dramas
- Iyashikei SoL
- Childcare SoL and whole age range/intergenerational family dramedy-esque SoL again (like Hanasaku Iroha) which are actually more rare than one might initially surmise
- More "edutainment" or educational SoL series (like Ruri no Houseki this season for geology and mineralogy, what Tenchi Souzou Design-bu was a few years ago for evolutionary biology, etc.) - they're rarer than you think in terms of ones loaded with actual substantive information incorporated. Alternatively to a SoL, it can also be more structured as an educational adventure genre series.
Probably leaving off some.
- High fantasy (noticed the past couple of years that there seems to be a marginal uptick as isekai starts to appear to ever so slightly and slowly recede from the absolute pinnacle of where it was maybe by the end of the 2010s or 2020/2021 or so, but hopefully a substantial percentage of these will not just be reworked isekai aesthetically and functionally, in all but name)
- Dark fantasy (Which can also simultaneously be high fantasy - see Kenpuu Denki Berserk, Goblin Slayer, this season's Clevatess, etc.)
- Thrillers, including psychosexual & romantic thrillers, historical thrillers, political thrillers, crime thrillers, and any combination and variation thereof
- Horror, including horror romance, horror fantasy, and cosmic horror (like Urasekai Picnic and Uzumaki)
- Cyberpunk and transhumanist Sci-Fi
- Historical dramas
- Crime dramas
- Iyashikei SoL
- Childcare SoL and whole age range/intergenerational family dramedy-esque SoL again (like Hanasaku Iroha) which are actually more rare than one might initially surmise
- More "edutainment" or educational SoL series (like Ruri no Houseki this season for geology and mineralogy, what Tenchi Souzou Design-bu was a few years ago for evolutionary biology, etc.) - they're rarer than you think in terms of ones loaded with actual substantive information incorporated. Alternatively to a SoL, it can also be more structured as an educational adventure genre series.
Probably leaving off some.
| @WatchTillTandava I reply with all those that Tandava wrote |
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Ba-Cii10 said: What anime are there not enough of? A perfect example of this is shit like "009-1". It nails that stylistic, retro aesthetic while delivering a strong, mature, and sexy female protagonist. The story keeps a semi-serious tone and presents thoughtful themes, all while including fanservice that actually fits the vibe. "009-1" isn’t the kind of cringe fetish-bait made to entertain horny teenage brats, either. It’s classy, cool, and rare as hell. The fanservice feels like an intentional stylistic layer, not the focus. The spy-thriller setup stays intact, the tone never devolves into parody, and the protagonist actually has depth beyond just being typical Waifu eye candy bait. There’s simply not a lot of anime like this. Or at least not enough that actually nail the vibe it gives. You’ve got this rare blend of cool sci-fi espionage, a femme fatale lead, and a semi-serious-ass story with political undertones, all while embracing its pulp roots. Nowadays, anime with strong female leads usually goes full Moe brat, full Edgelord, or full Ecchi. Rarely do we get that stylish, balanced middle ground that "009-1" hits. In short: Stylish without being vapid, Sexy without being exploitative, Mature without being self-serious, and Action-packed without being completely fucking brain-dead. Other examples would be the original 90s "Agent AIKa" OVA and "Najica Blitz Tactics". Yeah, they’re way more tongue-in-cheek and overloaded with fanservice. Though, they still scratch a similar itch. They’re stylish, action-driven, and built around confident, sexy female leads doing spy or military-style missions. They’re fun, self-aware, and unapologetic about what they are. And yeah, they absolutely flood the viewer with cheeky, obnoxiously over-the-top gratuitous perpetual panty shots the entire time, in a semi-serious pseudo-spy setup that you just don’t see anymore in modern Anime. But more than that, I will emphasize and say it again... They are actually fucking FUN and extremely entertaining for what they offer. lol What’s frustrating is how little of this kind of Anime exists today. The kind that perfectly blends: Over-the-top panty fanservice that’s bold but not brainless done just to only arouse the viewer, Sleek or futuristic aesthetics, Competent hyper-feminine mature women in lead roles, and plots that aren’t Shakespeare but still not pure smut either. This is a specific mix. Sexy, badass, stylish, without crossing fully into parody or hentai territory is basically dead. Instead, what we get today is either: Hyper-censored “safe” heroines built for bland mass appeal, Waifu-bait with zero substance, Or even gritty “girlboss” types that strip away any actual sensuality. There used to be room for pulpy, B-movie-style Anime that didn’t take itself too seriously, but still had style, attitude, and a distinct personality to them. Now everything’s either sterile, formulaic, or full-on degenerate. The balance is gone. And beyond that, things are just too “safe” now to pull off the kind of cheeky, obnoxiously gratuitous panty-showcasing chaos that made shows like the original 90s "Agent AIKa" OVA and "Najica Blitz Tactics" so distinct. We might not need panty shots every five seconds... But hey, I wouldn’t complain if they brought that back either. What I think anime does need is more of that boldness... The kind of confident, in-your-face energy that modern "Ecchi" doesn’t even dare touch anymore. That flair. That unapologetic, mature femininity. The industry could give us sexy women who actually feel like grown-ass characters again, at least once in a while... and not just an endless flood of cutesy, sexualized Moe Waifu-bait brats. It sometimes just shocking that this industry just doesn't anymore... I would think there is still a large enough demographic of men out there who grew up loving late 90s and early 2000s "Ecchi" that have grown out of seeing sexualize brats. Doesn't mean they need to disappear. But the industry could at least try to appeal back to loyal heterosexual male fans who have been into this medium for 2 and even 3 decades. Fans that likely have full blown careers these days or even married. Who still dump more money into this medium than a large majority of modern and younger groups, simply because they can. lol Men who don't have the entitled mentality one sees flooding modern Anime fandom, nor are they simply just a bunch of man-children that have been living in their mothers basement since 2001. An industry should reward long term loyalty and not try to push that loyalty away, even if it's not intentional... Which is kind of how I personally feel this industry has been doing for quite a while now... sorry for the rant. lol In fact even recently, and a few times in the past, a few real life acquaintances and friends have even asked if I could recommend shit like the original 90s "Agent AIKa" OVA and "Najica Blitz Tactics", I often struggle to find any type of real equivalent and even tired to title drop shit from "Shin Cutie Honey" to even something like "Grenadier", and still there isn't really anything that comes close to them to this day. TL;DR? I’d write one, but I’m not sure a summary would help. lol |
ColourWheelJul 30, 1:59 AM
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| survivals. the last good thing we got was probably kanata astra |
| :v |
Reply to queenofautism
All female main cast anime that aren't just generic CGDCT.
| @queenofautism well, those are usually a snooze. cgdct is always welcome in this media |
| :v |
| Definitely not enough cyberpunk. More educational anime would also be nice. |
| What we have too much of: - copy and paste isekai series and Kirito clones What we should have more of: - anime that focus on underexplored, non-Japanese historical settings - genre-blending anime. Cowboy Bebop for example, combined jazz, wild west, and sci-fi, and that worked out really well. It would definitely be great if more creators could get creative and inventive and genre-blend as well. Take two or three ideas, combine them, and voilà! - cyberpunk anime - high fantasy anime - dark fantasy anime - actual good comedies - well-directed fight choreographies - interesting art direction - great cinematography - good storytelling and plots - just originality all around |
| Everything except for isekai, basic mystery/mystic, romcoms, CGDCT, basic battle shounen. |
| I'd like to see more Avant-Garde and I'm fully aware this statement is contratictory to some extend. That aside I advocate more adventure stories, high fantasy with vivid worldbuilding, horror and Josei/Shoujo in general |
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| -Isekai -romcom(highschool) -cgdct -yuri -harem Unironically... |
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