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Jan 15, 2020 2:30 AM
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I know shows like One Punch Man and Neon Genesis Evangelion did it very well, but are there any others that need attention?

Nothing like Pokémon please.
Jan 15, 2020 5:26 AM
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Kekkai Sensen
Mob Psycho
JoJo
Katanagatari
Read Toriko!
Jan 15, 2020 5:59 AM
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GeGeGe no Kitarou (2018) has a couple of overarching story arcs, but many individual episodes have a "monster-of-the-week" flavor. Also the first half of Yakushiji Ryouko no Kaiki Jikenbo follows this scheme.

The medicine seller stories that begin with the "Bake Neko" arc of Ayakashi Samurai Horror Tales and continue in the series Mononoke usually run for a few episodes each. Otherwise they present a number of monsters.

Dororo might be another option.
Jan 15, 2020 6:12 AM
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https://myanimelist.net/anime/1292/Afro_Samurai
Jan 15, 2020 8:46 AM
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Forgot to include Hataraku Saibou ("Cells at Work!"). It definitely has a monster-of-the-week structure.

Jan 15, 2020 9:55 AM
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Cowboy Bebop
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Jan 15, 2020 10:04 AM
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The majority of Kekkaishi consists of this.

Saint Tail is also pretty episodic, though it's more of an antagonist per episode.
Jan 16, 2020 3:23 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions. I've seen a couple of these but I'll check some of the others out
Jan 16, 2020 2:21 PM
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If you can get past it being for little girls, Cardcaptor Sakura turns it into an art form and I've never seen any other anime do it better. The "puzzle boss" approach and how each defeated monster (not always in a violent way) is added to the heroine's arsenal for her own use (and believe me, almost every single card is used at least once) is really unique.
Jan 16, 2020 2:33 PM
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+1 Saint Tail
+1 Cardcaptor Sakura

Princess Tutu is a beautiful fairy-tale-esque anime that manages to have both an overarching plot and an episodic show structure... and none of the episodes are filler! Definitely seek this one if you want some fantasy mystery, romance, dancing, and orchestral music in your anime.

side note: wow, someone else has actually seen that one 70s Little Mermaid anime film? :O
Jan 16, 2020 2:56 PM
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HeruruMeruru said:
If you can get past it being for little girls, Cardcaptor Sakura turns it into an art form and I've never seen any other anime do it better. The "puzzle boss" approach and how each defeated monster (not always in a violent way) is added to the heroine's arsenal for her own use (and believe me, almost every single card is used at least once) is really unique.
sounds like youkai watch
Jan 16, 2020 2:59 PM
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Fario-P said:
side note: wow, someone else has actually seen that one 70s Little Mermaid anime film? :O
One of those Hidden gems I was privileged to find :')
Jan 16, 2020 5:10 PM
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Korishi said:
HeruruMeruru said:
If you can get past it being for little girls, Cardcaptor Sakura turns it into an art form and I've never seen any other anime do it better. The "puzzle boss" approach and how each defeated monster (not always in a violent way) is added to the heroine's arsenal for her own use (and believe me, almost every single card is used at least once) is really unique.
sounds like youkai watch

Trust me, it's far better, actual character development and a plot. It's also more "gives the heroine a new power" than summoning.
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Jan 17, 2020 12:30 AM
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HeruruMeruru said:
Korishi said:
sounds like youkai watch

Trust me, it's far better, actual character development and a plot. It's also more "gives the heroine a new power" than summoning.

Just kidding :) I've heard great things about the show and I do need to watch a good mahou shoujo anime so thanks for reminding me about it
Jan 17, 2020 1:03 AM
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Gegege
Ghost stories (gakkou no kaidan)
XXXholic
Ito junji
Kekkai sensen
Sarazanmai
Ushio to tora
Soul eater
Sousei no omnyouji
Gantz
Toriko
Jojo's bizarre adventure
Dan machi
Devil may cry anime
Supernatural the animation
Ao no exorcist
Space dandy
Nurarihyon no mago
That time I was reincarnated as a slime
Mushibugyou
Mushishi
Youkai watch
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Jan 17, 2020 2:39 AM
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So you just want kind of episodic stories?
Natsume Yuujinchou
Mushishi
The Ancient Magus Bride
Fukigen na Mononokean
Death Parade
Shigofumi
Jigoku Shoujo
Jan 17, 2020 2:48 AM
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SSSS Gridman
Star Driver
GaoGaiGar plus its OVA
Jan 17, 2020 5:20 AM
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deg said:
GaoGaiGar plus its OVA
love the op it's stuck in my head lol
Jan 17, 2020 5:38 AM
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Korishi said:
deg said:
GaoGaiGar plus its OVA
love the op it's stuck in my head lol


yep its one of the classic anime song
Jan 17, 2020 2:10 PM
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Mushishi and Mononoke are the only shows that had 'villain of the week' type of storytelling that I actually liked. They're both so unique and entertaining.

Jan 17, 2020 2:38 PM
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Mushishi and Mononoke are the only shows that had 'villain of the week' type of storytelling that I actually liked. They're both so unique and entertaining.
cool I have these on my list. It's pretty backed up as you can see but I felt like prioritising this mechanic of storytelling just for nostalgia. I used to love seeing what new adversary would present itself in shows like DBZ
Jan 18, 2020 6:00 PM
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In/Spectre could be heading in the monster-of-the-week direction. After two episodes it's not possible to tell yet, but it does look like the story could consist of a number of cases. Could be the sleeper of this season, and it has this ED:

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Jan 19, 2020 3:55 AM
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@SeijiSensei I watched the PVs for In/Spectre and I've got to say those are high quality Youkai. I may check this out eventually
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