Will the 2010's Be the Best Decade in Anime Yet?
| I don't see it happening. In the 90s you got a lot titles that are now considered legends and classics with Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, Trigun, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and etc. In the 2000s you got some heavy hitters such as Fullmetal Alchemist, Deathnote, Paranoia Agent, and Ghost in the Shell S.A.C., and etc. 2010s so far you got a handful of titles and more slice of life moe stuff then you can deal with so if you're not a fan of those genres you could be left out in the rain. |
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DateKanji said: Otaking is that you? I can recognize that bad spelling, weird spaces, grammar, mentioning old anime, and talking about impact any day.Nordhau5 said: DateKanji said: What about Madoka? I didn't much care for it myself, but it's having a pretty enormous impact isn't it? That said, wider cultural impacts, as in outside of anime culture, are harder to pin down and take a much longer time to become apparent. you have look at the wider Cultural impact of the on the anime made in this era its not there imo thats how ypu truly Judge stuff like that stuff like Sailor moon or Joe or Kochi kame or Gundam ir Kamen Rider you cannot compare |
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| The art will continue to get better... but will the plot...? |
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IntroverTurtle said: DateKanji said: Otaking is that you? I can recognize that bad spelling, weird spaces, grammar, mentioning old anime, and talking about impact any day.Nordhau5 said: DateKanji said: What about Madoka? I didn't much care for it myself, but it's having a pretty enormous impact isn't it? That said, wider cultural impacts, as in outside of anime culture, are harder to pin down and take a much longer time to become apparent. you have look at the wider Cultural impact of the on the anime made in this era its not there imo thats how ypu truly Judge stuff like that stuff like Sailor moon or Joe or Kochi kame or Gundam ir Kamen Rider you cannot compare LOL! So much this. I wanted to point it out too, but I couldn't remember the exact wording of that username. Kept thinking it was spelled Otakuking87, but didn't look right. |
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| Probably not due to us not knowing animes will be out in 2020 and beyond. |
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| After much research suspect the 3000s will be the best decade for anime. |
| Animation quality is increasing, stories are becoming more complex. Anime, just like pretty much every other thing in the world, is becoming better. Most people are just nostalgic, or they cherry pick. |
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egoplant said: Animation quality is increasing I guess, but the overall art direction is getting more lazy and bland with only a handful of exceptions per season. egoplant said: stories are becoming more complex Definitely not true, but it's not necessarily a good thing anyway. A simple story can be smarter than a convoluted one if they have put some thought and inspiration behind it. egoplant said: Anime, just like pretty much every other thing in the world, is becoming better. What the hell am I reading?! |
skullkid0 said: seishi-sama said: Well...if you look at the evolution of anime, you'll see that most significant changes (in animation, style and other features) usually happened in the middle of decades. So what we're witnessing now is not really the first three years of a decade that started in 2010, but rather the latter half of a decade that started in 2006. If you compare most of 2006 anime to nowadays anime, you'll see that in general, it's very similar, but there's already a huge difference between the stuff from, say, 2003 and 2006. Thus, I'm predicting some significant changes for the anime industry that will happen around 2015-2016. I'm assuming the changes from 2003-2006 were largely due to rising popularity of HD Not necessarily. If we look at 90's, again, we'll see a huge gap between the anime of 1990-1994 and 1995-1999. If we put, say, Sailor Moon and Tekkaman Blade against Evangelion and Cowboy Bebop, the difference would be obvious. Same goes for 80's and even 70's as well. |
| We are right now in the middle of one of the best seasons of the past few years. Production values of anime are rising, great stories are becoming easier to animate, huge cinematic works are becoming easier to realize, and there is certainly no lack of incredible new talent in the industry. Anime has been on an upward swing lately. Most people can barely keep up with the great shows of current seasons, much less track all the shows they're looking forward to simply because there's so many good shows and franchises out there. I think this very well could be the best decade in anime history. |
| Hn, I'm not going to judge. There are good anime in each decade ass well as bad anime. and we'll only know if this was the best decade of anime if anime stops being produced. |
| Having a favourite anime is something nice. |
nqthing said: rederoin said: Madeline said: rederoin said: Madeline said: One of the best? Possibly. THE best? I doubt it. rederoin said: Strike witches S3 The next entry in the -monogatari series lol lolopinions lolopinionsofopinions Why did you even bother replying to my post with such a simple-minded opinion as "lol"?(not to mention you haven't even seen SW) i'm personally offended that you're using the monogatari series to support the idea that the 2010s are/will be "the best decade in anime". Its a good anime, I don't see the problem. And you're misreading it, I'm saying its a possibility to be the best decade, just like the 20's will also have that possibility. |
rederoinNov 25, 2012 5:48 AM
Higashi_no_Kaze said: rederoin said: With these upcomming(rumored) anime? : Kino S2 Mushishi S2 Saki S2 Strike witches S3 Yuru yuri S3 No railgun S2 The next entry in the -monogatari series Yes, it just might be. Are you trolling or are there really rumors (not just hopes and prayers) for Mushishi and Kino S2? I know some of the others you mentioned are already confirmed, but I never heard anything of those two and it's been considerably longer since their first seasons than for the others too. Rumors, but the source is a moon-speak site. There will be an announcement at the end of the new Kino novel that will "bring some very good news to the readers", or something along those lines. The point is that a lot of people seem think that there is a slight possibility of Kino S2(or maybe a movie). But nothing is confirmed yet. Paul said: Looking at the second post... well, you can't say it's gonna be a good decade if they've resorted to basically airing continuations and sequels of good titles from previous decades now can you? Of course, not saying any of the new adaptions or orignal anime to be won't be good either, but we can't really say for sure. Oh and how can we forget hipsters. If they air in 2010+, they air in the 2010's. When the source was created is irrelevant. |
rederoinNov 25, 2012 5:47 AM
| It's not exactly 2010. If i have to choose, 2010 ++ anime is awesome. |
| I don't know, I was too young when I watched most of the older anime to be able to compare. |
Shrabster said: I don't see it happening. In the 90s you got a lot titles that are now considered legends and classics with Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, Trigun, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and etc. In the 2000s you got some heavy hitters such as Fullmetal Alchemist, Deathnote, Paranoia Agent, and Ghost in the Shell S.A.C., and etc. 2010s so far you got a handful of titles and more slice of life moe stuff then you can deal with so if you're not a fan of those genres you could be left out in the rain. yeah this^ im trying to adapt though haha |
| It's hard to say, since every decade has great anime. |
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rederoin said: Paul said: Looking at the second post... well, you can't say it's gonna be a good decade if they've resorted to basically airing continuations and sequels of good titles from previous decades now can you? Of course, not saying any of the new adaptions or original anime to be won't be good either, but we can't really say for sure. Oh and how can we forget hipsters. If they air in 2010+, they air in the 2010's. When the source was created is irrelevant. Pretty relevant from my point of view. If all the first/best seasons of those 'great anime' aired during 2000's, then we get a bunch of sequels during 2010's, would it not be a better choice to say 2000 is better? I'm not talking about the source origination (VN, LN, manga, etc.), I'm talking about the first season of the anime, unless it is a original anime. |
| I said, "No." However, I cannot tell the future. |
Paul said: rederoin said: Paul said: Looking at the second post... well, you can't say it's gonna be a good decade if they've resorted to basically airing continuations and sequels of good titles from previous decades now can you? Of course, not saying any of the new adaptions or original anime to be won't be good either, but we can't really say for sure. Oh and how can we forget hipsters. If they air in 2010+, they air in the 2010's. When the source was created is irrelevant. Pretty relevant from my point of view. If all the first/best seasons of those 'great anime' aired during 2000's, then we get a bunch of sequels during 2010's, would it not be a better choice to say 2000 is better? The "If the first season was created in the 00's you migth aswell say the 00's are better" doesn't work for that reason, unless the 10's only consists of sequels, which is not the case. I'm not talking about the source origination (VN, LN, manga, etc.), I'm talking about the first season of the anime, unless it is a original anime. They are not the only reasons, they could be part of the reason. Its not like the sequels are the only good thing of the 2010's. What matters is that the episodes aired in the 2010's, thus they are part of the 2010's. But we still have 7 years to go, so its impossible to know how well it will rank among the other decade's. If you're going to exclude anime sequels, you might aswell exclude anime who's source was created before the 2010's. As it is not any different(the characters/the setting where not created in the 2010's). |
rederoinNov 25, 2012 10:02 AM
rederoin said: Paul said: rederoin said: Paul said: Looking at the second post... well, you can't say it's gonna be a good decade if they've resorted to basically airing continuations and sequels of good titles from previous decades now can you? Of course, not saying any of the new adaptions or original anime to be won't be good either, but we can't really say for sure. Oh and how can we forget hipsters. If they air in 2010+, they air in the 2010's. When the source was created is irrelevant. Pretty relevant from my point of view. If all the first/best seasons of those 'great anime' aired during 2000's, then we get a bunch of sequels during 2010's, would it not be a better choice to say 2000 is better? I'm not talking about the source origination (VN, LN, manga, etc.), I'm talking about the first season of the anime, unless it is a original anime. They are not the only reasons, they could be part of the reason. Its not like the sequels are the only good thing of the 2010's. What matters is that the episodes aired in the 2010's, thus they are part of the 2010's. But we still have 7 years to go, so its impossible to know how well it will rank among the other decade's. If you're going to exclude anime equals, you might aswell exclude anime who's source was created before the 2010's. As it is not any different(the characters/the setting where not created in the 2010's). For the second half of your first sentence, it sounds as if your contradicting yourself. Based on your first post in this thread (which is the second post) you simply listed a bunch of sequels and state that there's a good chance 2010's will be the best, simply because they are sequels of 'good shows'. While as in this post, you mention that sequels are not the only good thing of 2010's. Eh? Well regardless, this discussion of ours is specially for the sequels, I'm not factoring in new adaptions or original series, simply because we don't know how they'll be, as I also mentioned in my very first post and for sequels, we already have a taste of how they are. The years/date I'm using are simply examples mostly based towards the list you posted. My previous posts are not limited to those two decades we've been using as examples. I don't see how I'm excluding anything besides source material that isn't anime. Not sure what setting or characters have to do with it either. |
| Only time will tell and when this decade is complete we can try a little reflection instead of prognostication. |
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| It appears almost everyone believes the quality of anime from year to year is strictly random. Interesting. |
LoneWolf said: @Josh makes me sad to call myself Canadian. |
| i think it's entirely too early to even consider debating this, but based on the pattern of current releases, i don't think so. i think viewers are too caught up in the art and the fresh trends too fully take in and reflect on what they just watched. i keep noticing clones of clones of clones on anime charts, and the industry has seemed to evolved from being full of many different genres, plots and themes to recycled characters, attempts of mass appeal, cute girls doing cute things and the same old clichés of yesteryear. while i enjoy a series like this here and there, i think it's becoming much too popular and it's essentially making the medium more one dimensional than it is or should be. there are too many masterpieces from the 00s and 90s to call this "the best decade" in anime, at least so far, and i think that anime as a medium has been completely offset by the extrinsic appeal. while that's not necessarily "bad", assuming that this changes, there's not much good in it if it's the majority of what's being released. objectively, art has progressed greatly from the 00s to 10s. however, subjectively, there's not much more i can think of when it comes to noticeable progression. Paul said: Pretty relevant from my point of view. If all the first/best seasons of those 'great anime' aired during 2000's, then we get a bunch of sequels during 2010's, would it not be a better choice to say 2000 is better? I'm not talking about the source origination (VN, LN, manga, etc.), I'm talking about the first season of the anime, unless it is a original anime. i agree with this. while this isn't always the case, i feel like it's worth pointing out that first seasons are usually better than second. if the first seasons of those anime aired in 2000-2009 (i'm not sure if this is the case for those shows), then why would 2010+ be considered better (even if the second season was just as good as the first)? if some of the most notable shows from this decade are shows that originated from the last decade, i don't think the decade comparison should even exist. |
| Uncertain. It's had a strong start, but there is no telling what the next seven years will bring. |
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| Uncertain as well, but I would think animation quality might go up with new technology and new artistic styles, but of course this doesn't make a great anime, great. Other than that it is difficult to predict what direction we are going in for. The decade is still young :) |
| considering cash issues i think not unless the pirating issue is solved this past decade was stinking amazing for anime and it'll probably be hard to top |
| ~"The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands." (Pirsig) |
GuZ said: Name something that is becoming worse that isn't you just being nostalgic. The majority of things in the world are becoming better, or at least better given the majority opinion. Not just in the entertainment industry.egoplant said: Anime, just like pretty much every other thing in the world, is becoming better. What the hell am I reading?! |
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| Better than 2000's, it's certainly possible even though the 2nd half of the 2000's also brought some great anime such as Clannad and Higurashi. There are also awesome anime from the 2010's such as S;G and F/Z, and I'm certain more will follow. But who knows what kind of anime the 2020's bring us. |
| Uncertain. I would like it to, of course, but the 90's and 2000's were incredibly awesome. Post-Josh said: It appears almost everyone believes the quality of anime from year to year is strictly random. Interesting. Do you think there's some kind of pattern? |
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| 3 years later, has anyone changed their mind? Could be, though your opinion on the matter is influenced by how many great anime from each decade you personally have watched. |
| I think 2011, 2013, 2007 or 2008 are teh best years in post 2000 animu decade |
| Twitter and it's consequences had been a disaster for the human race |
| It's already the best decade yet and it's only halfway through |
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| The 2010s hold three of my favourite anime in my favourites list, it's save to say I like what this decade has given us so far. We're only half way in, so even more awesome stuff can be produced during this time. I've only watched about 228 anime so far, but I guess the 2010s have brought me the most pleasure so far. |
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| 2011 seems more solid overall since it has Madoka, Steins;Gate, HxH 2011 and Fate Zero. |
| Inferno Cop is in 2010's so yes. |
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| 2010 has some really good animes, but I prefer 2011 more, cuz three of my favorite animes are from this year. Aeldrian said: Inferno Cop is in 2010's so yes. *2012 |
| The 10s had a lot of standouts so I wouldn't call it a bad decade but it's difficult to compare it to the other decades since I usually only try the ones that stood the test of time from the previous decades, so my view is probably a bit skewed towards older anime. Although, a thing I noticed is that I gave less 10s in these last few years. While I gave lots of 9s it seems that there is always a little something that's missing from newer anime that makes me reluctant to give a perfect score. Not sure if it has to do with the quality of the shows or if it's just more difficult to really be impressed with an anime after watching so much, though. |
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| Era varies on when you start watching Anime so I don't agree with anyone. |
Laizel said: Aeldrian said: Inferno Cop is in 2010's so yes. *2012 2010's as in the decade, not the year. |
Please learn about cel animation and its technical process. Learn how special effects and backlighting were done without computers. |
| I haven't been watching seasonal anime until very recently so I can't say. Most of the stuff on my list is 2000s to early 2010s |
 Anime is good, fucking deal with it. |
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| If Dark Continent arc will get an adaption this decade. |
| It already is, simply because of Kill la Kill. Thank you very much. |
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| 2010's - HxH 2011 Inferno cop Cross ange Bleach 2 Toriko 2 Overlord jayss said: If Dark Continent arc will get an adaption this decade. 2020's |
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jayss said: If Dark Continent arc will get an adaption this decade. If togashi finishes it this decade :D |
| Depends on how many Yuasa shows we get this decade. |
| I probably regret this post by now. |
RichtheLionheart said: stop abusing Sam Allerdyce like that. West Ham are still in a relegation battle. |
 All credit goes to Sacred. |
| This is all bias. We will have the old timers that were grown up watching 90s and 2000s anime. Saying one of those two decades are the best. Then we will have the current decade watchers saying this decade is the best, and same thing will happen in the next decade as well. Series like cowboy bebop was a big hit in the west and many liked it, but I found it to be little above average. Should I take by opinion out and say it was one of the best in its generation? I think not. I've tried my best to watch different anime from different decades, some in the 90s/2000 I found to be good while some were not so good. The funny thing is all those series were classics/popular series. Most people don't remember the bad series in those time, probably because they haven't watch them, plus anime wasn't as easily available like today, people from those older decade had to watch what they got and it so happens that those were the good series. Now, more anime are being produce and is also easily available with the internet. So now people have freedom to watch the good/bad shows. And say "look this decade is full of just Moe series." |
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