Akira Toriyama Dragon Ballon started in 1984 and the franchise has remained strong for decades. Release last year from Daima Dragon Daima Proven that fans will always want to consume more content on emblematic characters like Goku, Vegeta, Gohan and even bad guys like Frieza. Widely considered as a leading precursor of the modern animated environment, Dragon Ballon And Dragon Ball Z reached an unprecedented level of global popularity during the 80s and 1990s.
That said, the brilliance of Dragon Ballon Resides in its simplicity – the arcs of character is simple, the power -ups are predictable and the scenario rarely moves away from the tropes initially established. Unfortunately, this also makes the legendary series lower than several of its peers. In fact, there are several anime considerably better than anything in the Dragon Ballon Franchise, including many winning generalized praise and massive fandoms for themselves.
Cowboy Bebop has proven the sophistication of the anime
Shinichiro Watanabe Lazarus Recently made his debut to criticism, but the greatest work of the director of the anime has always been Cowboy Bebop. In the space of 26 episodes, viewers are carried out in a contemplative journey with versatile stimulation – from high octane space battles to metaphysical explorations of identity. Cowboy Bebop Examine his almost dystopian world for themes of guilt, friendship, solitude and the search for meaning, made perfectly through the characters of Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Faye Valentine and Radical Edward.
The weight of existentialism can be felt throughout the show, far from Dragon BallonRepetitive projectors on unlimited climbing. Cowboy BebopThe visuals have some of the best anime cinematographies, making an atmosphere in flawless synchrony with what is undoubtedly the culmination of the series: a riveted musical score of Jazz-Blues. Contrary to Dragon Ballonwhose story aims at less discerned viewers, Cowboy Bebop demonstrates that anime can be a sophisticated art form.
Kill the Kill rises above his own satirical approach to Shonen
Kill the kill It looks like the latest anime to be mentioned on this list, but it surpasses Dragon Ballon In just about all aspects except nostalgia. The Studio Trigger series is a powerful satire on Shonen himself – Kill the kill in the impression Man suddenly perfected parody. The process of transformation of the anime, with the Super Saiyan being the most emblematic, turns into a metaphor of oppression. Although the spectacle too overexploited the transformation sequences, the hyperfocus is clearly designed as a sarcastic wink with the same shonen tropes.
In fact, it can be said that the female Ryuko Matoi is the most Shonen protagonist in history, all thanks to Kill the killhyperbolization. While he could never have inflated so much without Dragon Ballon first establish the plans, Kill the kill rises above satire to become a phenomenal story in itself. The combination of brands of parody and surprisingly endearing character Kill the kill As an extremely elegant and thematic spectacle, which also plays the role of social comments.
Neon Genesis Evangelion dissects the human condition
Many anime fans consider Neon Genesis Evangelion be part of the mecha genus, similar to popular franchises like Gundam And Mazinger. Although it technically meets the requirements, Neon Genesis Evangelion evolves far beyond these limits. Dragon Ballon often defines its distribution by individual power levels, while Evangelier Defines them according to the trauma. An infinite range of related memes can be found on the internet, frequently with comments discussing the certainly dark subject of the anime.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Jet an extremely deep plunge in the philosophies of life and faith, recommending religion itself through the “angelic” bad guys who try to destroy the earth. Dragon BallonThe scope is obviously much more extensive in comparison, but EvangelierThe meticulous dissection of humanity is much larger. Fans who like to watch stories about the human condition will be served by Evangelier – and those who are confused by the last two episodes can find an easier conclusion to digest The end of the evangelion movie.
Berserk has established the anime plan Dark Fantasy
Kentaro Miura Furious The manga continues to run for years after his death, his former assistants having resumed work. Despite only a fraction of history, however, the 1997 anime is still the most popular entry of the franchise. Furious Taken brutality at a whole new level, with shocking scenes that would have received a note x hard written in the United States. All forms of violence, be it torture, abuse or even cannibalism, are presented with minimal censorship. That said, FuriousHorribleness is only the first layer of an even more nightmarish world.
Given the optimistic and light approach to Akira Toriyama, some fans consider Furious like the dark antithesis of Dragon Ballon. Few anime characters have suffered as much as those Furious – And some of them never even find the closure that they are desperately looking for – but that is exactly what raises him above the relatively light experiences of Goku. Characters Dragon Ballon Come back to life in the blink of an eye, while Furious subjects favorite fans to agonies beyond death. It may not be for everyone, but Furious It remains the fundamental anime Dark Fantasy.
Frieren is poetry transformed into a tender animation
A recent entry, Freeze: Beyond Journey’s End is an encouraging proof that the animated environment has started to approach its many failures. Rather than spending your time on the same old shots associated with the hero’s trip now hackneyed, Freeze is a tender examination of life once all the quests are over. In other words, it starts where most of the other animated series end. Since the titular protagonist is an immortal elf, she is the perfect candidate to represent a post-adventure lifestyle by the main narration or well-organized flashbacks.
Dragon Ballon made people laugh and cry innumerable, but he cannot even compare himself to the emotional landscape explored by Freeze. During the first season only, this new anime reached the summit in the Myanimmelist classification, ousted Fullmetal alchemist: Brotherhood From its position # 1 long -range. The cinematic mastery of Freeze East leagues above Dragon BallonIn particular the old series, while its meditative tone is a refreshing change in rhythm. If there is a series of anime that could be described as pure poetry, it would be Freeze.
Jojo’s bizarre adventure continues to reinvent himself
Taking into account the ends of exaggeration in Weird adventure of JojoIt is easy to confuse the anime as a parody. On the contrary, Jba represents the most flamboyance that Shonen has to offer, amplified beyond the limits of common sense. The anime multi-party series follows the many adventures of the Joestar family, but each part is delivered with its own unique delicious flavor. Jba shows no hesitation when it comes to reinventing yourself again and again, something Dragon Ballon Only recently attempted with Always.
Meanwhile, the scenarios of Dragon Ballon And Weird adventure of Jojo Obviously obey the same overall beats. However, a microscopic observation of Jba reveals the relentless nature of the comic framework of the anime. Things rarely make sense, the capacities are stupidly bizarre and the characters come to surreal territory. JojoKaleidoscopic dynamism compares favorably to Dragon Ballonwhich has more or less followed the same basic formula for forty years.
The basket’s fruits are poignant, in layers and nuanced
One of the best Shojo animated series in the 21st century, the Fruit basket The manga began in 1998, with One piece And Hunter x Hunter. The lively adaptation of 2006 obtained a respective praise, although the 2019 anime remake has finally demonstrated its potential. Fruit basket highlights his characters through several objectives, showing them to their summits as well as their lowest moments. However, it was Fruit basketthe comforting relatability which distinguishes it Dragon BallonThe exaggerated narration.
Fruit basket is poignant intimate, in narrative layers and visually nuanced. Fans are entitled to a constant flow of gentle animation, which has in a way more emotional weight than the vast majority of Dragon Ballonexplosive sequences. Fruit basketThe rhythm of the rhythm allows him to completely encapsulate his brief, but stimulating, broken curses that haunt generations. In the meantime, Dragon Ballon Always work through more arcs without any serious character development.
A play perfected the artistic form of Shonen
Dragon Ballon may have shaped the course for Shonen, but it was One piece who perfected the genre. The only remaining member of the Big 3 that is still working, the anime has become a global franchise including several new television series. That said, One piece has an advantage that Dragon Ballon could never realize: coherence. From Romance Dawn to the Egghead Arc In progress of the anime, he remained as deliciously innovative as ever.
One pieceThe parameter could function as a masterclass in the construction of the world, while its long -term intrigues tend to converge carefully without leaving anything aside. Themes in Dragon Ballon And One piece are indeed the same: friendship, loyalty and freedom, the two show the cement at the central level. However, it is the flag of the straw hat that was used in real world revolutions, which means the impact of the philosophy of anime on freedom. When 21st century dust stabilizes, One piece will be clear above Dragon Ballon.
The Tatami galaxy is a successful experience of surrealism
Based on a novel by Tomihiko Morimi, Tatami galaxyThe anime presents only one season of 11 episodes. And yet, it seems that seeing university life through the perspective of multi -life surrealism can produce a truly fine work capable of overshadowing an emblematic anime with hundreds of episodes. The anime was an instant success, receiving critical applause as well as multiple awards – in particular the prestigious animation Grand Prix at the Japan Media Arts Festival.
This victory has been all the more impressive since Tatami galaxy became the first anime series to win this particular prize (the previous winners included films like Fiery And Princess Mononoke). The series plunges into the troubled currents of the human condition, finally creating a story of transition to beautifully told adulthood. Well considered, Tatami galaxyThe experimental success of him helped to stand out from Dragon BallonReiterations formulas.
Even if he has lost his status at the top of myanimelist rankings, few fans can deny that Fullmetal alchemist: Brotherhood is one of the largest examples of the medium. A sort of stable cocktail of shonen, sailpunk and narrative genius, FMA: B is a work of art that deserved much more praise and attention it has received – and it received a ton. The richness of the development of the characters develops on an organically evolving intrigue, which increases the issues using a rhythm which prevents a single spectator from affording to be interested in the increasingly poignant history.
Fullmetal alchemist: Brotherhood is naturally superior to his predecessor, but he also plays a fully different ball game that Dragon Ballon. Even the fighting is sublimely designed, in particular the final fray which ultimately brings the best possible end of part for a story that had already established high expectations. Although the Dragon Ballon The Fandom will probably be always larger than FMA: FraternityFans of the latter are fully aware of the incomparable brilliance of their favorite anime.