| Inspired by the 2018-19 best year for anime thread. 2006 Gave us these gems Death Note Gintama Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Black Lagoon Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage Welcome to the NHK Ouran Koukou Host Club xxxHOLiC Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Aria The Natural Ergo Proxy Nana The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Paprika Hellsing Ultimate D.Gray-man Kanon (2006) Hachimitsu to Clover II Higurashi no Naku Koro ni School Rumble Ni Gakki The year was fully stacked of great shows and two great films. |
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| That was certainly a great year. I never noticed that those shows all aired during that year. I suppose I should start including it on the list of best years too. So far I was only including 2011, 2012 and 2017 (mostly because I don't have as many shows seen pre-2010). But since I watched and loved many of those shows I think that year deserves a mention as well. |
| 2007 on the surface seems to only have Gurren Lagann, Baccano! and Clannad. But it actually contained a lot of less popular gems: Seirei no Moribito Kaiji 1st Season Nodame Cantabile Mononoke Darker than Black Lucky Star Gundam 00 Dennou Coil Big Windup Lovely Complex ef tales of Memories Toward the Terra Claymore Bokurano Hidamari Sketch Ghost hound It also started Naruto Shippuden and continues the 1st seasom of Higurashi As for movies; Sword of the Stranger 5 Meter Per Sec |
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| I personally find 2007 being a better year but 2006 was genuinely great too. I mash them together along with 2005. |
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| "2006 The Golden Year of Anime?" - there are many golden years not only one tho "Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch" - such a trash "Mushishi Aired: Oct 23, 2005 to Jun 19, 2006" - thus 2005 anime "Katekyo Hitman Reborn!" - standard battle shounen trash "Aria The Natural" - boooring...and I like sol but not this series "Ergo Proxy" - pretentious and devoid of actual qualities I think the OP missed some good titles for example: Yomigaeru Sora: Rescue Wings Juuousei Meitantei Conan: Tantei-tachi no Requiem - one of the few good Conan movies Kidou Senshi Gundam MS IGLOO: Mokushiroku 0079 Hachimitsu to Clover II Project Blue Chikyuu SOS Ghost In The Shell Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Ken`ichi - yeah, battle shounen trash but al least funny and with some nice intrigues between the street gangs Freedom - like sci-fi written by Kasuhiro Otomo |
alshu said: I respect all opinions. I just named the more popular entries in the year. The handful of shows you mentioned I've seen about half and they were all good."2006 The Golden Year of Anime?" - there are many golden years not only one tho "Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch" - such a trash "Mushishi Aired: Oct 23, 2005 to Jun 19, 2006" - thus 2005 anime "Katekyo Hitman Reborn!" - standard battle shounen trash "Aria The Natural" - boooring...and I like sol but not this series "Ergo Proxy" - pretentious and devoid of actual qualities I think the OP missed some good titles for example: Yomigaeru Sora: Rescue Wings Juuousei Meitantei Conan: Tantei-tachi no Requiem - one of the few good Conan movies Kidou Senshi Gundam MS IGLOO: Mokushiroku 0079 Hachimitsu to Clover II Project Blue Chikyuu SOS Ghost In The Shell Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Ken`ichi - yeah, battle shounen trash but al least funny and with some nice intrigues between the street gangs Freedom - like sci-fi written by Kasuhiro Otomo |
StorySoFar said: Inspired by the 2018-19 best year for anime thread. 2006 Gave us these gems Death Note Gintama Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Black Lagoon Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage Welcome to the NHK Mushishi Aired: Oct 23, 2005 to Jun 19, 2006 Ouran Koukou Host Club xxxHOLiC Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Aria The Natural Ergo Proxy Nana The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Paprika The year was fully stacked of great shows and two great films. You forgot Hellsing Ultimate. Also Rec and The Third: Aoi Hitomi no Shoujo are really overlooked shows from 2006. |
Fixed Hellsing Ultimate can't believe I forgot that lol I haven't seen the other shows you mentioned i will check out tho! |
| 1995: Dragon Ball Z (continues) Slam Dunk (continues) LOTGH (continues) Koukaku Kidoutai Macross Plus Movie Edition Romeo no Aoi Sora Neon Genesis Evangelion 1998 Kenpuu Denki Berserk Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Perfect Blue Cowboy Bebop Trigun Initial D First Stage Serial Experiments Lain Cardcaptor Sakura Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden 2004 Mousou Dairinin Koukaku Kidoutai S.A.C. 2nd GIG Planetes Fullmetal Alchemist Samurai Champloo Monster Initial D Fourth Stage Koi Kaze Beck Gankutsuou Major S1 Howl no Ugoku Shiro Less shows but better shows imo. 2012 was the year anime got kinda "trash" or less packed with good shows. |
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alshu said: "2006 The Golden Year of Anime?" - there are many golden years not only one tho "Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch" - such a trash "Mushishi Aired: Oct 23, 2005 to Jun 19, 2006" - thus 2005 anime "Katekyo Hitman Reborn!" - standard battle shounen trash "Aria The Natural" - boooring...and I like sol but not this series "Ergo Proxy" - pretentious and devoid of actual qualities I think the OP missed some good titles for example: Yomigaeru Sora: Rescue Wings Juuousei Meitantei Conan: Tantei-tachi no Requiem - one of the few good Conan movies Kidou Senshi Gundam MS IGLOO: Mokushiroku 0079 Hachimitsu to Clover II Project Blue Chikyuu SOS Ghost In The Shell Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Ken`ichi - yeah, battle shounen trash but al least funny and with some nice intrigues between the street gangs Freedom - like sci-fi written by Kasuhiro Otomo what you mention is no way near as good as the one above |
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| You forgot to add: D.Gray-man > One of the best shounen anime of all time Kanon (2006) > Clannad's predecessor and one of the best VN adaptations of all time Hachimitsu to Clover II > One of the best coming of age stories of all time Higurashi no Naku Koro ni > One of the best horror anime of all time School Rumble Ni Gakki > One of the best comedy anime of all time So, yeah. Probably 2006 IS the best in the last 20 years or so. |
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I admit I putted Juuousei, Meitantei Conan, MS IGLOO and Project Blue Chikyuu SOS just for volume but... Yomigaeru Sora: Rescue Wings, Hachimitsu to Clover II, Solid State Society and Freedom are pretty solid titles,at least way more serious and substantial than Code Geass, Aria and Ergo Proxy. Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi will wipe the floor with Katekyo Hitman Reborn. And yeah Mushishi is pretty great but it is from 2005 not 2006. On the other hand you have in your favourites stuff like Steins;Gate 0, Clannad: After Story and Hibike! Euphonium 2 - thus our tastes misalign greatly, so no point to argue to much about our differences. |
alshu said: I admit I putted Juuousei, Meitantei Conan, MS IGLOO and Project Blue Chikyuu SOS just for volume but... Yomigaeru Sora: Rescue Wings, Hachimitsu to Clover II, Solid State Society and Freedom are pretty solid titles,at least way more serious and substantial than Code Geass, Aria and Ergo Proxy. Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi will wipe the floor with Katekyo Hitman Reborn. And yeah Mushishi is pretty great but it is from 2005 not 2006. On the other hand you have in your favourites stuff like Steins;Gate 0, Clannad: After Story and Hibike! Euphonium 2 - thus our tastes misalign greatly, so no point to argue to much about our differences. I only only put mushishi cause it overlapped more into 2006. I can see why it's an issue tho. Took it off the list |
alshu said: I admit I putted Juuousei, Meitantei Conan, MS IGLOO and Project Blue Chikyuu SOS just for volume but... Yomigaeru Sora: Rescue Wings, Hachimitsu to Clover II, Solid State Society and Freedom are pretty solid titles,at least way more serious and substantial than Code Geass, Aria and Ergo Proxy. Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi will wipe the floor with Katekyo Hitman Reborn. And yeah Mushishi is pretty great but it is from 2005 not 2006. On the other hand you have in your favourites stuff like Steins;Gate 0, Clannad: After Story and Hibike! Euphonium 2 - thus our tastes misalign greatly, so no point to argue to much about our differences. yeah i do see no point in arguing about it. At least i got some more title to add to my ptw list. All good i guess |
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| Code Geass R 1 and probably just it. Since I don't have much a memory on nostalgia |
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| To be honest, I think 2003-2007 is the golden year. |
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Shukrin said: 2007 on the surface seems to only have Gurren Lagann, Baccano! and Clannad. But it actually contained a lot of less popular gems: Seirei no Moribito Kaiji 1st Season Nodame Cantabile Mononoke Darker than Black Lucky Star Gundam 00 Dennou Coil Big Windup Lovely Complex ef tales of Memories Toward the Terra Claymore Bokurano Hidamari Sketch Ghost hound It also started Naruto Shippuden and continues the 1st seasom of Higurashi As for movies; Sword of the Stranger 5 Meter Per Sec I agree with this. In 2007, I was not yet watching many animes, but in a few years after that when I had watched more animes, for unknown reason I found many my favorites were from 2007. |
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| It was certainly a strong year for the industry. But to me the "golden year" was that 14 year span between 1986 and 1999. =3 |
| Ten of the anime you listed from 2006 I either dropped or skipped. However it is the year rated highest in my malgraph, which means something. My favorite year is 2017 1.Mahou Tsukai no Yome 2.Kuzu no Honkai 3.Ousama game 4.Evil or live 5.Youjo senki 6.Kino no Tabi 7.Jigoku Shoujo yoi no togi 8.Made in abyss 9.Youkoso jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e And about five more anime that could fight for the 10th spot. |
SofiaBulgaAug 13, 2019 5:12 PM
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| Yeah, 2006 was a great year for anime. Also 2011, 2005, 2002, 1995, 1998 and 2007 were really good, but for me the best one by far was 2004, not only because of all the great anime releases, but also because some of those releases ended uo being some of the greatest anime of all time, like Monster, Paranoia Agent, Samurai Champloo or Gankutsuou. |
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Ferien said: You haven't watched many schlocky OVAs from that period, didn't you?It was certainly a strong year for the industry. But to me the "golden year" was that 14 year span between 1986 and 1999. =3 |
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| Nana, Higurashi, Death Note and Haruhi all in the same year. I have to agree that 2006 was the best year of anime. |
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| For me personally, I’d say 2011. I rarely give out 9s and 10s and I gave out seven that I can think of off the top of my head. Steins;Gate Ano Hana Hanasaku Iroha Madoka Magica Nichijou Usagi Drop (thank God I didn’t read the manga!) Gosick I hate being that guy, but I honestly think 2018 might be my second favorite year for anime. The shows I know I have high scores to... Violet Evergarden A Place Further Than The Universe Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai High Score Girl Attack On Titan S3 P1 Hinamatsuri |
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| I mean aside from: D.Gray-man Death Note Code Geass Hellsing Ultimate Kiba Inukami Kekkaishi Black Lagoon Air Gear The rest of 2006 was alright. Granted I only saw a total of around 38 anime from that year, the fact that only 9 of those really stood out to me says that was just an ok year, in my opinion. |
BlancaXLobo said: Very much in agreement, 2004 I've always found to be the clear winner. Especially when looking through my friends lists, 2004 always stands out as having the highest number of 9s and 10s. Yeah, 2006 was a great year for anime. Also 2011, 2005, 2002, 1995, 1998 and 2007 were really good, but for me the best one by far was 2004, not only because of all the great anime releases, but also because some of those releases ended uo being some of the greatest anime of all time, like Monster, Paranoia Agent, Samurai Champloo or Gankutsuou. I'm just happy to see users mentioning the other major years in the industry as well. The only year that seems to go greatly under-appreciated is 1978. '78 brought us many classics such as Future Boy Conan, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Space Battleship Yamato 2, Treasure Island, and Galaxy Express 999. I would say '78 is definitely the biggest year for anime up until 1998, and then not too long after we got the golden years of 2003-2007. |
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| 1978 - Series: Daitarn 3, Galaxy Express 999, General Daimos, Future Boy Conan, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Star Blazers, Treasure Island Movies: Lupin III The Secret Of Mamo 1979 - Series: Anne of Green Gables, Doraemon, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079, Rose Of Versailles Movies: Aim for the Ace, Galaxy Express 999, Lupin III The Castle Of Cagliostro 1984 - Series: Fist Of The North Star, Glass Mask, Sherlock Hound Movie: Birth, Locke The Superman, Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind, SDF Macross, The Star of Cottonland, Urusei Yatsura Beautiful Dreamer 1988 - Series: City Hunter, Crying Freeman, Gunbuster, Legend Of The Galactic Heroes, Mobile Police Patlabor Movies: Akira, Grave Of Fireflies, Legend Of The Galactic Heroes, My Neighbor Totoro, Orange Road 1999 - Series: Ayatsuri Sakon, Blue Gender, Digimon, Great Teacher Onizuka, Excel Saga, Harlock Saga, Hunter x Hunter, Infinite Ryvius, Initial D, Master Keaton, Now and Then Here and There, One Piece, Petshop of Horrors, Rurouni Kenshin OVA, The Big O Movies: City Hunter, Revolutionary Girl Utena 2004 - Series: Beck, Monster, Paranoia Agent, Samurai Champloo, School Rumble, Zipang Movies: Howl's Moving Castle, Ghost In The Shell 2 Innocence, Mind Game |
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Dunky said: 1995 is also a pretty relevant year. Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ghost in the Shell, Memories... it was when anime finally broke free from the dark age that started in 1986.BlancaXLobo said: Very much in agreement, 2004 I've always found to be the clear winner. Especially when looking through my friends lists, 2004 always stands out as having the highest number of 9s and 10s. Yeah, 2006 was a great year for anime. Also 2011, 2005, 2002, 1995, 1998 and 2007 were really good, but for me the best one by far was 2004, not only because of all the great anime releases, but also because some of those releases ended uo being some of the greatest anime of all time, like Monster, Paranoia Agent, Samurai Champloo or Gankutsuou. I'm just happy to see users mentioning the other major years in the industry as well. The only year that seems to go greatly under-appreciated is 1978. '78 brought us many classics such as Future Boy Conan, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Space Battleship Yamato 2, Treasure Island, and Galaxy Express 999. I would say '78 is definitely the biggest year for anime up until 1998, and then not too long after we got the golden years of 2003-2007. |
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BlancaXLobo said: You make a good point, hard to argue the significance of those titles. '95 does seem to mark a shift in the industry after a long period of nothing in the early 90s.Dunky said: 1995 is also a pretty relevant year. Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ghost in the Shell, Memories... it was when anime finally broke free from the dark age that started in 1986.Very much in agreement, 2004 I've always found to be the clear winner. Especially when looking through my friends lists, 2004 always stands out as having the highest number of 9s and 10s. I'm just happy to see users mentioning the other major years in the industry as well. The only year that seems to go greatly under-appreciated is 1978. '78 brought us many classics such as Future Boy Conan, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Space Battleship Yamato 2, Treasure Island, and Galaxy Express 999. I would say '78 is definitely the biggest year for anime up until 1998, and then not too long after we got the golden years of 2003-2007. |
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| To better explain why I would put 2004 over 2006, I made up a quick matchup chart of my favorites of these years by major studio, and 2004 comes out on top for me in most all cases. Keep in mind I love all of these shows (except one which I felt forced to include). Feel free to add more to the list or tear mine apart. Gonzo: Gankutsuou (2004) vs. Welcome to the NHK! (2006) - Two of Gonzo's best shows, but Gankutsuou feels bigger and richer, and NHK sometimes feels cheap. Studio 4C: Mind Game (2004) vs. Tekkon Kinkreet (2006) - Mind Game feels more polished and better structured, whereas Tekkon Kinkreet is more about the spectacle. Manglobe: Samurai Champloo (2004) vs. Ergo Proxy (2006) - Samurai Champloo is better directed and written, with Ergo Proxy lacking in the fun factor. Studio Deen: Zipang (2004) vs. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (2006) - Zipang is one of Studio Deen's finest series, and is supremely engaging. Higurashi hurts my soul to watch. Production IG: GitS SAC 2nd GIG (2004) vs. GitS SAC Solid State Society (2006) - You could also replace 2nd GIG with Innocence, but in both cases these are more significant entries in the franchise. Solid State Society feels more like a rehash of the original movie. Madhouse 1: Monster (2004) vs. Death Note (2006) - Monster's scope is astonishing and character building unmatched. Death Note never quite reaches the same heights. Madhouse 2: Beck (2004) vs. Black Lagoon (2006) - Equally as great to me, and similarly polarizing among reviewers. Madhouse 3: Paranoia Agent (2004) vs. Kemonozume (2006) - Equally as great to me, and similarly bizarre. |
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| Man, I love the mid-2000s years of anime. I thought about this on and off for a few days since the thread title first appeared and came to the conclusion that it would be 2004 for me. Reasons? Koi Kaze (a 10), Elfen Lied (a 9), and Aishiteruze Baby (which I think I have currently sitting at an 8 ratings-wise, but may actually rewatch soon and end up bumping up to a 9). Also, the last season of Inuyasha's four year initial run (2000 - 2004) before the five year hiatus saw its return in 2009, with a lot of momentous events in the series at the time. Looking forward to swimming more in the 2004 soup. |
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