Important Anime
Anime
Was looking at some fan art one day and it came to my attention that fanart (and very good fanart) is an extremely good indicator of how important an anime is. So taking away the fanart factor from this list. Here is a list of very important anime.
This list is based on many objective factors.
Log:
30/05/2022
Removed:
- Hongse Jiangshan: Huangma Fenghuo; Jingzhong Baoguo - not very important.
- Haikyuu!! - whilst there are indeed hot boys, it has come to my attention that many anime are similar (with whole genres too). Even if this was hyped by normies.
Added:
- SAO, Fate/stay night, Ling Feng Zhe
This list is based on many objective factors.
Log:
30/05/2022
Removed:
- Hongse Jiangshan: Huangma Fenghuo; Jingzhong Baoguo - not very important.
- Haikyuu!! - whilst there are indeed hot boys, it has come to my attention that many anime are similar (with whole genres too). Even if this was hyped by normies.
Added:
- SAO, Fate/stay night, Ling Feng Zhe
TV, 2011,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Many people will point out otherwise, but contrary to its placement on MAL top anime and everything else that isn't what I am about to say. This is actually the best anime of all time.
The movie is pretty good too.
The movie is pretty good too.
TV, 2018,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Very unorthodox memeing, but actually has some underlying tones if you think hard enough or listen to what they are saying in that one song and the OP.
TV, 2019,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:8
Critically controversial and polarising for no reason other than your general one-liner complaints you see on forums. Whilst there is indeed no grand story, it is a lucky manga brought to life by the power of battle-shounen and animation. It's a good battle-shounen.
Unlimited Budget Works.
Unlimited Budget Works.
TV, 2009,
64 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Never watched it, but apparently, this is so good that it keeps coming back to top 1.
TV, 2012,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:-
The founder of isekai. The 3-time winner in most polarising. The one with the less popular "The Black Swordsman".
You've heard of this one before.
You've heard of this one before.
TV, 2007,
23 eps
Me:-
Author:4
If your friend told you this was manipulative/crybait, they weren't wrong.
TV, 2019,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:8
This series is to show you how much the industry both loves and hates anime.
TV, 2013,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:3
Baby's first literally me.
Movie, 2001,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
The anime you watched before you knew anime existed.
It is a staple in the medium honestly, as well as being the only anime to win an Oscar (Best Animated Feature).
It is a staple in the medium honestly, as well as being the only anime to win an Oscar (Best Animated Feature).
TV, 2020,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:9
This one is very important because I wrote a very important review on it. I don't watch a lot of ecchi, but this was created by someone who discusses ecchi on a daily basis (watch Idaten as well).
Also, this anime was so important that it literally changed what everyone thought of Funi and changed how MAL rankings worked. Seriously.
Review btw: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=410555
Also, this anime was so important that it literally changed what everyone thought of Funi and changed how MAL rankings worked. Seriously.
Review btw: https://myanimelist.net/reviews.php?id=410555
ONA, 2020,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:6
"Ok so shorts aren't so bad after all"
Don't listen to my uneducated review on it by the way. This is actually a great work of art, totally immersing and simply gorgeous. As is regular TV anime, there is a good side to these shorts. I promise.
Don't listen to my uneducated review on it by the way. This is actually a great work of art, totally immersing and simply gorgeous. As is regular TV anime, there is a good side to these shorts. I promise.
TV, 2021,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:5
How did this air? Who made this? Why is there a Pikachu meme in one of the episodes?
TV, 2007,
12 eps
Me:-
Author:3
The original coin flip anime. I personally loved it. The causal next door hated it, and the veteran felt indifferent.
The odds are more like 65-35 (hate-love).
The odds are more like 65-35 (hate-love).
TV, 2013,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:7
The anime that saved anime in literally no way. Still very good tho.
TV, 2016,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Anime that is home to the actual best girl in all the land, Rem.
More info: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2018138&show=0#msg66438181
More info: https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=2018138&show=0#msg66438181
TV, 1995,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:1
For literally being old and popular.
Also home to the original kuudere <3
Also home to the original kuudere <3
TV, 2005,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:2
Yo when does this shit end???????
Like seriously. 26 episodes and 3 seasons of the exact same thing. Hell, even the last season gave up halfway and started recapping lmao. I love Enma Ai so much tho.
Like seriously. 26 episodes and 3 seasons of the exact same thing. Hell, even the last season gave up halfway and started recapping lmao. I love Enma Ai so much tho.
TV, 1969,
? eps
Me:-
Author:-
Even longer. Only the real nihonbros remember this (and that one time it got cancelled).
Movie, -,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
Shit older than everyone on this site.
Also the shortest anime on this site.
Also the shortest anime on this site.
TV, 2004,
13 eps
Me:-
Author:2
"I wish that was my girlfriend."
Also, the original crazy pink-haired chick anime.
Also, the original crazy pink-haired chick anime.
ONA, 2019,
7 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Whilst this donghua is indeed obscure (and not technically anime). It is a China moment you should watch anyway just because of how influential the guy is. So it is very important.
Other commie anime:
https://myanimelist.net/anime/50232/Hongse_Jiangshan__Huangma_Fenghuo
https://myanimelist.net/anime/48006/Jingzhong_Baoguo
Other commie anime:
https://myanimelist.net/anime/50232/Hongse_Jiangshan__Huangma_Fenghuo
https://myanimelist.net/anime/48006/Jingzhong_Baoguo
TV, 2019,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:7
Shoujo's last lifeline.
A truly amazing remake that has swayed the hearts of even lost souls like me. You only feel more love as you progress for the series. Maybe this one isn't so important, but it shows the power of shoujo and remakes greatly.
A truly amazing remake that has swayed the hearts of even lost souls like me. You only feel more love as you progress for the series. Maybe this one isn't so important, but it shows the power of shoujo and remakes greatly.
TV, 2000,
224 eps
Me:-
Author:6
Everyone's childhood anime and THE HEART OF THE CARDS.
Pokemon will not make this list because it has been bastardised by Americans (damn them!!!) to the point where it 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 anime.
Pokemon will not make this list because it has been bastardised by Americans (damn them!!!) to the point where it 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 anime.
TV, 2006,
37 eps
Me:-
Author:7
The chip. And the whole thing in general actually.
It is so important, there have been instances of people replicating Death Notes in real-life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Note#Legacy_and_controversies
It is so important, there have been instances of people replicating Death Notes in real-life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Note#Legacy_and_controversies
TV, 2011,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:2
Wild, wacky, and everything in between. This anime is big dumb.
Also baby's first yandere.
Also baby's first yandere.
TV, 2018,
24 eps
Me:-
Author:-
Not even kidding but I wrote "Zero Two" when trying to add this anime rather than the title.
Yeah, the anime with that pink-haired girl I keep hearing e-girls talk about.
Yeah, the anime with that pink-haired girl I keep hearing e-girls talk about.
ONA, 2018,
6 eps
Me:-
Author:1
ohemmgee!! they made an anime 4 me uwu.
OVA, 2009,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
Ok but real talk, this says a lot about anime and its consequences.
But I mean, this one makes the list because training with your waifu is like, amazing, no? Don't leave me hanging.
But I mean, this one makes the list because training with your waifu is like, amazing, no? Don't leave me hanging.
ONA, 2017,
5 eps
Me:-
Author:1
An actual "wtf" anime. Combining cute girls and nonsense is an anime special, so it seems.
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:8
The original "carried by its visuals" anime.
This opens a whole discussion about if the movie is critically good or not, but I don't care about that for the moment. It has left its mark on the medium, and its legacy is eternal. It's won many awards and broke some box office records.
It is also really good imo.
This opens a whole discussion about if the movie is critically good or not, but I don't care about that for the moment. It has left its mark on the medium, and its legacy is eternal. It's won many awards and broke some box office records.
It is also really good imo.
Music, 2019,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:-
Slip in a good music video that actually has quite the attention. Seems it had its fair share of memes too.
