Anime has evolved over many decades, ever since its start withThe Dull Swordin 1917.
FromMobile Suit Gundam WingtoRurouni Kenshin, there are many quality anime from this time.
However, some shows are more than just good; they are essential and must-watch classics.
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The anime follows Spike Spiegel and Jet, two bounty hunters who travel the galaxy searching for dangerous criminals.
Making a living cleaning the cosmos, they form a ragtag team with other members.
However, Spike’s haunting past catches up with him, putting him and those around him in danger.
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Its style was completely unique, mixing sci-fi with 1950s spy noir and Jazz music.
Desperate for a girlfriend, Hanamichi fervently agrees to join the basketball club when a girl asks him.
Slam Dunkis definitely popular, but not on the level of some of the other shows in the West.
The quality of enjoyment of the anime is also a highlight, making itone of the best sports anime.
Takumi is an average high school student who occasionally delivers tofu across the city in his dad’s car.
Thus begins his journey into the underground drifting scene.
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Thisunderrated ’90s animeproduces some of the most exciting and entertaining sequences, with drifting being a surprisingly hype-inducing sport.
From its critical acclaim to its cultural impact,Neon Genesis Evangelionis an essential anime every fan must watch.
With heavy themes and important messages, this complex show has experimental aspects.
However, on the opposite side is the shojo demographic, meant for girls/teenagers.
Despite theWest’s best efforts to censorSailor Moon, the anime still found ways to inspire young girls worldwide.
It created a winning formula, as exploring new worlds andcatching wonderous Pokemonappealed to millions of people.
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Fans could play the games, collect the cards, and watch the anime, absorbing themselves in everythingPokemon.
Everyone would agree that it is an essential anime/series thatdefined more than just the ’90s.
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