Nowadays, the anime genre is becoming more and more popular: Japanese animation quickly resonates with viewers of different ages and nationalities. Original stories, graphics created by talented artists and interesting characters allow not only to have a good time watching, but in some way even the original oriental culture.
Over the entire existence of the genre, countless different titles have been released, each of which, of course, has found its fans. And yet, some of the anime can deservedly be considered the best of its kind: they are popular, always heard, have a high rating and are appreciated by critics and the audience.
Present to your attention TOP 10 best anime in the history of the genre. The titles collected in this collection are unlikely to surprise the true fans of this direction, although it is possible that they also missed some successful project. For beginners, who have just begun to immerse themselves in the unique world of anime and manga, the selection will help you get acquainted with the most famous creations of Japanese animation and form your own taste.
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Feature film by a talented Japanese director Makoto Shinkai, who is called "the second Miyazaki", was a huge commercial success, especially in Japan, and became highest grossing anime in the worldalso won many awards and nominations. The magnificent art style and beautiful music fascinate, and the story itself touches on the theme of touching friendship and first love that overcomes time and distance.
High school students are at the center of the action Taki и Mitsuha: the young man lives in Tokyo, the girl is in a provincial provinces, and both dream of a completely different life. One day they realize that gained the ability to move into each other's bodies while sleeping and live someone else's life. Over time, it even begins to seem interesting to them: they leave notes for each other through which they communicate, and establish special rules of behavior while they are in someone else's body.
But one day this ability disappears just as inexplicably as it appeared. Taki decides to find Mitsuha at all costs...
[webnavoz_rating id=59461]Death note
The basis for the anime was manga of the same name, consisting of 12 volumes and published in 2003-2006. According to a poll conducted in 2007 in Japan, it was ranked among the top ten best manga of all time. Many adaptations of it have been made, from live-action films to video games and TV series. Not surprisingly, anime with an unusual plot has also become very popular.
In the hands of a high school student Yagami Lighta, an excellent student and the son of a policeman, gets a mysterious notebook of a bored god of death - Shinigami Ryuk. If you enter the name of a person in it, he will immediately die. With the help of a notebook, Light decides to fight criminals and very soon becomes the arbiter of destinies, whom the public calls "Kira" - from the English "killer".
But soon a brilliant detective, working under the pseudonym L. He cannot make a mistake, otherwise he will become a victim of the mighty power contained in the notebook. But Light is also not going to give up, so between him and the detective sharp intellectual confrontation ensues.
[webnavoz_rating id=59462]Stein's Gate
Time travel theme has always attracted people to her, and in addition to the original plot, this anime, which is an adaptation of the visual novel, can also please with high-quality performance. Therefore, the title has been included in various ratings of the best anime series for a long time.
The action takes place in Akihabare - one of the largest shopping centers Tokyowhere you can meet all sorts of amazing people. A young scientist named Rintaro Okabe leads a small group of enthusiasts, which includes hacker otaku Itaru HasidaRintaro's childhood friend Mayuri Shiina, and a young brilliant girl Kurisu Makise. They gather in the Laboratory, trying to create various inventions from the trash, and one day they manage to convert an ordinary microwave into a real one. time Machine.
But soon it turns into a real disaster for a group of scientists: they are no longer happy that they discovered Stein's Gate. In addition, they are interested in the mysterious organization SERN, which also focuses on experiments with time.
[webnavoz_rating id=59463]Spirited Away
This animated film is considered pinnacle of creativity Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki and appears on many lists of the greatest animated films in history. It became the most successful film in Japan and won the "Oscar" and the prize "Golden Bear" at the Berlin Film Festival.
ten year old girl Chihiro together with his father and mother, they find themselves in a strange empty town, in which there are many empty restaurants. Eating in one of them parents turn into pigs, and now the girl must disenchant them. She learns that this town is a kind of afterlife, and a sorceress controls everything here. Yubaba.
However, even in this unfriendly place, Chihiro manages to find friends, among them a boy named Haku. He advises a new girlfriend ask Yubaba for a job - according to the ancient law, the witch cannot refuse this request to anyone. Thanks to this, the heroine is increasingly immersed in a wonderful world, getting to know its unusual inhabitants and not losing hope of saving her parents.
[webnavoz_rating id=59464]Attack of the Titans
Based on the manga of the same name, the anime has a well-thought-out intriguing plot and in a good way. heavy and gloomy atmosphere. The iration of the audience is also caused by well-written characters - both main and secondary, powerful openings and dynamism.
Events unfold in an alternative universe similar to XNUMXth century Europe, where humanity has been struggling with titans - giant creatures that devour people for pleasure. To protect themselves, people had to surround their settlements. three high wallsthrough which the giants could not . For a hundred years they lived quite calmly, but one day the wall was destroyed super titanthat appeared as if from nowhere.
Подросток Eren and his half sister Mikasa witnessed the death of their mother, who died through the fault of a giant. Then the young man swore that he would take revenge and destroy all the titans in order to save humanity. Training and a long struggle awaited him.
[webnavoz_rating id=59465]Naruto
О Naruto well known even to those people who are very far from the world of anime. This manga and its anime adaptation have become widely popular both in Japan and abroad, and are also regulars on various rating lists. Despite the light presentation, the series touches many serious and important topicssuch as good and evil, friendship and love, striving for a goal.
A young ninja is at the center of the action Naruto Uzumaki. When he was a child, his village was attacked demon - nine-tailed fox, but the head of the village, Fourth Hokage, sacrificing his own life, sealed the demon in the body of the newborn Naruto. Because of this, many locals were wary of the boy.
Despite this, Naruto strived to overcome his restlessness in order to achieve his dream - become hokage and the best ninja in the village. To do this, he had to train a lot with his friends. Sasuke Uchiha и Sakura Harunoas well as mentor Kakashi Hatake. Many exciting adventures and difficult trials awaited young ninjas ahead.
[webnavoz_rating id=59466]Fullmetal Alchemist
The manga of the same name received as many as two anime adaptations - the original in 2003 and its remake with the subtitle "Brotherhood" 2009, closer to the original. Despite the fact that both versions are subject to constant comparisons, they have a similar plot and are among the top best anime in history.
The action takes place in an alternative world where alchemy is one of the fundamental sciences and deals with the transformation of matter from one form to another. There is a main rule: you can get something only by giving something of equal value in exchange. Brothers Elrics in their youth they made the mistake of trying to bring their dead mother back to life, and paid too high a price for it: Edward lost a leg and Gigolo and was almost completely absorbed, but at the last moment his brother managed to “tie” his soul to knightly armor, sacrificing his own hand for this.
Growing up, the brothers began to search philosopher's stone - an artifact that allows you to by the law of equivalent exchange and is able to restore their bodies. But they got involved in a rather dangerous game.
[webnavoz_rating id=59467]Kuroko Basketball
Anime series about various sports - spokon titles are quite popular in Japan and abroad. Thanks to high-quality drawing, colorful characters and a fast-paced plot "Kuroko Basketball" found fans not only among fans of peace, but also among a wide audience.
Once upon a time teiko middle school one of the strongest basketball teams was created, which consisted of five young athletes, called "Generation wonders". After a while, they all entered different high schools. However, there was one more, the sixth player - Tetsuya Kuroko, a kind of "dark horse", which had yet to show its potential.
Tetsuya enters seirin high schoolwhere a basketball team has existed for two years. Having entered it, Kuroko and his new comrades begin to train hard for the opportunity to be in the national championship. In various competitions, the team will also have to face the famous five from the Generation of Miracles.
[webnavoz_rating id=59468]Code Geass: Risen Lelouch
Bright, dynamic and colorful anime with unusual art and exciting fight scenes, which focuses on an interesting plot. Later, the anime series was adapted into manga, light novel and various video games, and in 2007 at the annual award Tokyo Anime Awards it was one of the top three television series.
Events unfold in an alternate world where Britain, being a powerful superpower, has captured a third of the world thanks to its latest development - anthropomorphic fighting machines. Japan was defeated in the war and is now called Zone 11, and the Japanese were contemptuously referred to as "elevenths".
Protagonist Lelouch Lamperouge - the rejected son of the British emperor, who lost his mother and was deprived of the right to the throne, exiled to Japan as a political hostage. One day, he encounters a mysterious girl named S.S. and receives from her superpower Geassthat allows you to control the will of other people. The young man plans to use his newfound ability to clandestinely fight Britain and take revenge on his father, and begins to lead a double life under the mask and name Zero
[webnavoz_rating id=59470]One piece
Based on the manga of the same name, the anime series is invariably included in top five animated shows in the ratings of Japan according to TV viewers. The manga has been produced since 1997 and not only an anime series has been shot on it: 14 full-length animated films, about 30 video games and much more have been created on its basis, and now a new project is also being developed. Netflix.
young boy named Monkey D. Luffy dreams of becoming the king of pirates. Gathering your team "Straw Hat", he goes on a journey in search of treasures hidden once by the Great Pirate Goal by D. Roger. As a child, Luffy accidentally ate fruit "rubber-rubber", and now his body has the ability to stretch. Along the way, his team faces a variety of adventures and dangers, but each time they manage to get away with it.
The pirate theme always captivates the audience: despite the fact that more than 900 episodes anime series, their number does not scare loyal fans at all, and the audience's interest in it does not fade to this day.
[webnavoz_rating id=59472]Of course, our TOP 10 selection does not include all the anime that are considered the best, because in fact there are many more of them. Suggest yours in the comments!
