I started this blog when I had literally only watched 7 anime, 7 and I thought I was some kind of expert but nope! Now I have read/watched so many manga/anime because I stay up until 2:30 every night watching anime. Now, keep in mind these are my opinions and out of the many anime I have watched, I prefer those with action and storyline combo that keeps you hooked and watching until the end.
SO...
Shall we get into it then?
LET'S GO.
Oh and if you look down, yes you noticed that 4/5 of my top 5 are mainstream anime. That is 80% of my life and you hipsters and other mainstream haters probably just threw your computer out a window, which is a shame because it cost money! But if you are still here this is my opinion afterall and I do like these for my own personal reasons, not because everyone else likes it. So if you have a heart I am sure will hear me out. Okay? Okay. (Ha, Fault in Our Stars Reference ;)...D':)
5. Hetalia
This anime is widely known, but is not too mainstream due to the fact that some may not like and such, but compared to the others on this list, it is hardly mainstream. The basic plot is that the countries of the world are embodied by people and it goes through history in a hilarious way that takes away all seriousness. It is funny, entertaining, and I can watch 3 episodes without cutting into my schedule because each episode is only 5 minutes long. Many may find this anime offensive to their culture, but I found stereotypes for some surprisingly true. Plus the eyebrow game is strong in this anime, perhaps even stronger than Erwin's. All you need to know is that it is VERY comedic and entertaining but a bit offensive. Oh! And you should totally watch it!
4. DeathNote
Here is where we get a bit mainstream folks, so brace yourself. I enjoy this anime for the tense setting that is always present and the incredible strategy and surprising plot turns throughout each episode. As well as the diverse characters that despite their differences have a same ability. Some use it for justice, others use it for love, and maybe for friendship, and terror. Each character is unsure to live till the end and I just fell in love with the ever building story. L fascinates me, no not just for looks, but his detective skills and use of his disadvantage to ultimately provide the upper hand. The story follows Light Yagami, a highschool student who gets his hand on a notebook that can kill people. And he will win or lose against the strategic team, with the leader of detective L to stop this killing spree. Oh and Light takes a potato chip and eats it! Anyway watch it please!
3. Attack On Titan
This anime is gory, harrowing, and bloody and definitely will disturb you in some ways, but nonetheless it is a fantastic piece of fiction that will surprise you. The plot follows Eren Jaeger, a young boy who has lived inside the walls humanity has lived in for a century. These walls protect them from Titans, large creatures who eat humans. It is fantastic and grows a quite complex story line that may be hard to follow once you get into the latter issues of the manga. The artwork is incredible and each character is unique to their pasts and look on the situation. Oh and it is very emotional, I have cried once or twice (a million times) during this anime as characters you trust, love, and hate can meet the same terrible fate. So I highly recommend it, but remember the plot gets very complex and somewhat confusing as the story edges on.
2. Tokyo Ghoul
Another harrowing, disturbing, and frightening anime. This follows Ken Kaneki, a boy who lives in modern day Tokyo, who share the city with a species called ghouls. Ghouls are just like normal humans, except their hunger for human flesh and ability to use a weapon that emerges from their body called Kagune. The story line in the manga and in the anime differ greatly, especially as we get into Root A, the second season of the anime. I definitely prefer the manga over the anime as I feel the plot flows a bit better in this one than in the anime, which edges on in some areas that really aren't necessary. For example, I enjoy Hinami with a more mysterious relationship with her parents than with the over explained one in the anime, because all you really need to know is how much she loves her parents. However, it is a wonderful manga/anime that is crafted precisely and I heavily enjoy.
1. Fullmetal Alchemist/Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
You will not hear any terrible feedback for this anime because it is amazing in so many ways. This anime involves two brothers named Alphonse and Edward Elric. In an alchemy ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist and serves the military while trying to find the Philosophers Stone, the one thing that can restore the stolen limbs and Al's body. This anime is serious and emotional but still keeps a humor with the comedic and hot headed main character, Edward. This was the third anime I have watched and I love it so much. It is fantastic and I recommend it to everyone. It has a terrible and disturbing background plot that plays heavily into the main, slowly solving the unknown for the reader/watcher one chapter or episode at a time. The author, Hiromu Arakawa has an amazing strategy for giving each of her characters a certain distinguishable charisma that makes every watch and read enjoyable for the consumer. It was well worth my time and I highly recommend it.
Here are some honorable mentions!
-No Game No Life
-Sword Art Online
-Your Lie In April
-Neon Genesis Evangelion
-Food Wars
-Black Butler
Hope you enjoyed!
Sayonara!
-L
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