| March Comes In Like a Lion, Mushishi, Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu, Yuru Camp. SoL at their peak. |
| Ginga no Ursa Minor Blue, Golgo 13 (2008), Warau Salesman, Grey: Digital Target, Area 88, Dallos and A Wind Named Amnesia all come to my mind. |
| Does Nichijou count as mainstream? If not then that's my answer. |
"Nobody could laugh at someone who's trying their hardest" -Machio- |
| about 70% anime I've seen is as good or better than mainstream ones. |
| 馬鹿げた倫理 全部ガラクタで |
| I'm not sure if this might count but i'd choose Shinsekai Yori and Kanata no Astra |
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| Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex (second season specifically) is imo very close to being the perfect anime. Incredible Sci-Fi world-building, amazing cast, amazing detective/mystery storylines I could go on. It also has one of the very few instances where I prefer the dub. |
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I don't know if I should name Pluto, because I think it's right now popular on Netflix.
But I name a more unknown work by the same author of Vinland Saga:
Planetes really, really needs much more love.
Planetes
Also I love:
- the different Black Jack series
- Dororo
- Metropolis
- 91 Days
- Undead Girl Murder Farce
- Moriarty
- Last Exile
- Bokurano
- Casshern Sins
- Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
- Fujiko Mine
- Michiko & Hatchin
- Samurai Champloo
- Mushishi
- Natsume Yuujinchou
- Heike Monogatari
- The Twelve Kingdoms
- Guardian of the Spirit
- Golden Kamuy
- Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
- Somali and the Forest Spirit
But I name a more unknown work by the same author of Vinland Saga:
Planetes really, really needs much more love.
Planetes
Also I love:
- the different Black Jack series
- Dororo
- Metropolis
- 91 Days
- Undead Girl Murder Farce
- Moriarty
- Last Exile
- Bokurano
- Casshern Sins
- Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
- Fujiko Mine
- Michiko & Hatchin
- Samurai Champloo
- Mushishi
- Natsume Yuujinchou
- Heike Monogatari
- The Twelve Kingdoms
- Guardian of the Spirit
- Golden Kamuy
- Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
- Somali and the Forest Spirit
| @Risa92 fr. planetes has excellent animation for something that doesn’t get as much attention |
| I don't really know how I would define mainstream, but I rarely see Kill me Baby talked about outside of specific circles, so I'll go with that one. |
 This ground is soiled by those before me and their lies. I dare not look up for on me I feel their eyes |
| If Violet Evergarden is mainstream, then A Place Further than the Universe If that's mainstream, then Tsurune S2 |
| Houseki no Kuni and Katanagatari are good damn shows. |
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Legend of The Galactic Heroes. I cannot stress enough how not-mainstream it is or how epic this anime is. There is no better anime series out there. Not a lot of people know about it though. So it stands on cca. 12 spot on the best anime list.
| I agree! The fact that this post was first one on this thread thus far to mention LOGH speaks volumes to the series' reputation as "the best anime few people watched." |
| Depends on where you draw the line for "mainstream," but one masterpiece that definitely can't be considered mainstream is Princess Tutu. I know it sounds lame af, but it's actually genius |
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Mushishi is pretty good.
Frieren which is currently airing is better than jjk, aot and most of the mainstream anime like these.
Frieren which is currently airing is better than jjk, aot and most of the mainstream anime like these.
nishant0 said: Frieren which is currently airing is better than jjk, aot and most of the mainstream anime like these. In my opinion, you can count Frieren as a mainstream series, because it´s by far the most popular show, which has started airing this season. It´s still great nonetheless. By greatest anime that's not mainstream, I would say: K-ON, Nana, Initial D, Wangan Midnight, Bocchi The Rock, Yu Yu Hakusho, (Hunter x Hunter, idk if I should count it as a mainstream series), The Vision of Escaflowne, Trigun, GTO, Outlaw Star and LinkClick. I´m currently watching Ruruoni Kenshin (1996) and The Apothecary Diaries and I would add them to the list as well, but I haven´t finished them, so I´ll propably add them later. |
Reply to epidemia78
12 Kingdoms for fantasy adventure
Dennou Coil for sci-fi
Kamichu for SOL
these three shows are immaculate works of art and really go to show that anime isn't always just disposable junk media meant to be watched on a phone
Dennou Coil for sci-fi
Kamichu for SOL
these three shows are immaculate works of art and really go to show that anime isn't always just disposable junk media meant to be watched on a phone
| @epidemia78 epidemia78 said: 12 Kingdoms I was going to watch this but i heard it has an abrupt end in the middle of an arc, really makes me hesitate. |
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nishant0 said:
It’s a unique take on fantasy anime,
well nothing we haven't seen before.It’s a unique take on fantasy anime,
nishant0 said:
good soundtrack
good sountrack?good soundtrack
| @TRC_Randy TRC_Randy said: good sountrack? I've only watched 2 episodes yet but the soundtrack is indeed amazing and stands out in a good way compared to other anime |
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| @Blueberry173 it's true that 12 Kingdoms does end with a lot of loose plot threads concerning the story arc of one particular character. It's frustrating but still very much worth a watch. |
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| i guess it depends on your definition of "mainstream", but girls' last tour is probably the least mainstream anime i'd call a masterpiece through and through. just a beautiful work of art. |
 "86 part one is far better than part two and one of the most masterfully told stories i have ever seen" -bocchi 'the rock' johnson real quote. she said it not me |
| Mushishi. Every episode/story was so good that I can't even explain in words. And Golden Kamuy |
| Aria. Does that count as mainstream? |
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Reply to Alpha-Nine
I agree!
The fact that this post was first one on this thread thus far to mention LOGH speaks volumes to the series' reputation as "the best anime few people watched."
The fact that this post was first one on this thread thus far to mention LOGH speaks volumes to the series' reputation as "the best anime few people watched."
| @Alpha-Nine I wonder if people are intimidated by the length and age, or by the whole political space opera thing. Or at least that's why I haven't dug into it yet... |
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Reply to Ricchan__
nishant0 said:
Frieren which is currently airing is better than jjk, aot and most of the mainstream anime like these.
Frieren which is currently airing is better than jjk, aot and most of the mainstream anime like these.
In my opinion, you can count Frieren as a mainstream series, because it´s by far the most popular show, which has started airing this season. It´s still great nonetheless.
By greatest anime that's not mainstream, I would say: K-ON, Nana, Initial D, Wangan Midnight, Bocchi The Rock, Yu Yu Hakusho, (Hunter x Hunter, idk if I should count it as a mainstream series), The Vision of Escaflowne, Trigun, GTO, Outlaw Star and LinkClick.
I´m currently watching Ruruoni Kenshin (1996) and The Apothecary Diaries and I would add them to the list as well, but I haven´t finished them, so I´ll propably add them later.
| @FujiwaraSenpai__ These days I would agree, btu initial D, YYH, hxh and trigun were all pretty popular back in the day, weren't they? the mainstream anime of the 90's and 00's. escaflowne was definitely underrated though. and linkclick~ (I guess that's mainstream within the chinese produced genre but in general nah) |
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| Legend of the Galactic Heroes is well-respected and acclaimed, but it's far too underseen to be called mainstream. So I'll go with that one. |
Take care of yourself |
| Damn near every great anime isn't mainstream, and the vast majority of mainstream anime aren't great, simply accessible. |
"Most anime makers are basically autistic" - Hideaki Anno |
| Legends of the Galactic Heroes and Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Lowkey people are sleeping on the Sensei. It's got so much content that would be loved by twitter clout. |
| Jolyne Kuujou + Steel Ball Run Universe = Billie Eillish |
| Personal favorite is Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom. Hidden romance gems are classics like Maison Ikkoku and Kimagure Orange Road. |
| @Asdzd Still look at the stats, what percent of members heard or had an interest to watch them, I was teen when I watched them for the first time. In Japan Rumiko is the one of the most popular manga artists, they definitely heard or watched/read Maison Ikkoku there, not so sure about Kimagure Orange Road. It has much better MAL stats than titles I mentioned, still I wouldn't say it's mainstream (at least not oversea), I classify very popular titles on that list (anime we all heard of) or with significant stats for new or relatively new titles with not so big hype. |
| Ascendance of a Bookworm So niche that the anime went pass the English translations of the Manga, and I dont see any indication of it getting another season. Light Novel is dope. |
 "Don't let your memes be dreams."- Ancient Japanese proverb, probably |
| I never hear anyone talking about Made in Abyss, so I'll go with that one. It's definitely underrated and a must-have for drama and fantasy fans. However, it's tougher than it looks. Here's a trigger warning for those who are not fans of splatter, violence, or horror. |
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Reply to iunne
Depends on where you draw the line for "mainstream," but one masterpiece that definitely can't be considered mainstream is Princess Tutu.
I know it sounds lame af, but it's actually genius
I know it sounds lame af, but it's actually genius
| @iunne iunne said: Depends on where you draw the line for "mainstream," but one masterpiece that definitely can't be considered mainstream is Princess Tutu. This. If you haven't seen Princess Tutu yet, stop whatever you're doing and watch it. Once you've done that, as far as things yet to be mentioned goes, watch Kodocha and KareKano. |
| I think these three oldies are better than 30 of the top anime list at least. Golden Boy Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan Oruchuban Ebichu |
| Today, I may be a weak little bug that gets tossed in the wind, washed away by the currents, and drowns, but tomorrow, I may become the butterfly that spreads its colossal wings and flies the open skies! ~ Oe Kintaro |
| well, pretty much none of my favourite anime are mainstream.... So, my answer would be the same as what i consider some of the best anime ever made general. to which i would say: Steins;gate, made in abyss, Monster, pluto, Sonny boy, Perfect blue, disappearance of haruhi suzumiya.... I guess Mob peycho and vinland are close to mainstream and i consider them 2 of the best. |
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well, pretty much none of my favourite anime are mainstream....
So, my answer would be the same as what i consider some of the best anime ever made general.
to which i would say:
Steins;gate, made in abyss, Monster, pluto, Sonny boy, Perfect blue, disappearance of haruhi suzumiya....
I guess Mob peycho and vinland are close to mainstream and i consider them 2 of the best.
So, my answer would be the same as what i consider some of the best anime ever made general.
to which i would say:
Steins;gate, made in abyss, Monster, pluto, Sonny boy, Perfect blue, disappearance of haruhi suzumiya....
I guess Mob peycho and vinland are close to mainstream and i consider them 2 of the best.
| @APolygons2 Haruhi was the one of the biggest hits of its time though, so definitely mainstream. Often mentioned to this day and widely known among anime watchers. Reminds me of some top waifu over time graph (based on google search trends) on YouTube where Haruhi dominated over the second place by 2x at some point. Steins;Gate is literally #13 most popular on MAL. Made in Abyss is very popular too. The only reason why you don't see them mentioned too much now is because people talk more about recent stuff. Definitely everyone who keeps up with anime has heard or them, if not watched. Under "not mainstream" I would only count those which most people here probably haven't even heard of. Ones that I would consider are (none of them are even within 2000 most popular according to MAL): - Seikai no Monshou (Crest of the Stars) - Kemono no Souja Erin (The Beast Player Erin) - Saiunkoku Monogatari (The Tale of Saiun Country) - Saraiya Goyou (House of Five Leaves) |
| -The entire Toaru-verse (Index, Railgun, Accelerator, etc.) -D Gray Man -Planet With. -Golden Kamuy -Sora no Otoshimono |
| All weebs creatures of the galaxy, hear this message. Those of you who listen will not be struck by western animation. You will no longer know hunger, nor pain. Your Anime have come to lead you now. Our strength shall serve as a luminous sun toward which all intelligence may blossom. And the impervious shelter beneath which you will prosper. However, for those who refuse our offer and cling to their western animation ways… For you, there will be great wrath. |
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@APolygons2 Haruhi was the one of the biggest hits of its time though, so definitely mainstream. Often mentioned to this day and widely known among anime watchers. Reminds me of some top waifu over time graph (based on google search trends) on YouTube where Haruhi dominated over the second place by 2x at some point. Steins;Gate is literally #13 most popular on MAL. Made in Abyss is very popular too. The only reason why you don't see them mentioned too much now is because people talk more about recent stuff. Definitely everyone who keeps up with anime has heard or them, if not watched.
Under "not mainstream" I would only count those which most people here probably haven't even heard of. Ones that I would consider are (none of them are even within 2000 most popular according to MAL):
- Seikai no Monshou (Crest of the Stars)
- Kemono no Souja Erin (The Beast Player Erin)
- Saiunkoku Monogatari (The Tale of Saiun Country)
- Saraiya Goyou (House of Five Leaves)
Under "not mainstream" I would only count those which most people here probably haven't even heard of. Ones that I would consider are (none of them are even within 2000 most popular according to MAL):
- Seikai no Monshou (Crest of the Stars)
- Kemono no Souja Erin (The Beast Player Erin)
- Saiunkoku Monogatari (The Tale of Saiun Country)
- Saraiya Goyou (House of Five Leaves)
delirific said: @APolygons2 Haruhi was the one of the biggest hits of its time though, so definitely mainstream. Often mentioned to this day and widely known among anime watchers. Reminds me of some top waifu over time graph (based on google search trends) on YouTube where Haruhi dominated over the second place by 2x at some point. Steins;Gate is literally #13 most popular on MAL. Made in Abyss is very popular too. The only reason why you don't see them mentioned too much now is because people talk more about recent stuff. Definitely everyone who keeps up with anime has heard or them, if not watched. I think there is a big difference between "popular among anime fans" and mainstream. yes all these shows are massively well known among your average otaku or weeb. but mainstream is a bigger pool. If i was to name lesser known shows I adore even by anime fan standards, then i would name: Akudama drive, Mars red, and sonny boy. |
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| Eureka Seven. It had all the ingredients to be the 2000's Neon Genesis Evangelion in terms of popularity but for some reason it never took off. Not an obscure title of course, but far from something to be considered part of the mainstream either. |
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