Steins;Gate series

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The second in the science adventure series, this is the anime series of the popular game.
It is a story about a university student Okabe Rintaro (Okarin), who is ill at ease, travels back and forth between various world lines using a time machine, aiming to reach “Steins Gate”, a world line where “one of the two heroines will die in the future”, which is almost impossible to predict.

The first episode is filled with foreshadowing, and the beginning of the story is a bit difficult to catch on to, and it is said that whether or not you continue to watch depends on whether or not you can keep up with the high-spirited Okarin who is always saying strange things.
However, from the middle part of the story, the thrilling and dramatic developments, the foreshadowing that is revealed one after another, and the shocking climax of the story made many anime fans very satisfied with the work.

level E

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It is an omnibus science fiction work serialized by Yoshihiro Togashi, the author of “YuYu Hakusho” and “HUNTERxHUNTER”, before and after the two major series.
It is an ensemble drama centering on a fantastic prince who came from a planet other than earth.
Both Yuhaku and HxH are highly acclaimed works for their stories, but while the characters and settings are also a big part of their popularity, this Level E is a work that specializes in stories.

The content is an occult comedy full of black humor and surrealism that you wouldn’t expect from a shonen manga.
There are a lot of “teases” and “scares,” so it’s definitely a choice for people, but it’s a great collection of shorts for those who are looking for unexpected punches and surprises.
Incidentally, it is the work that popularized the now popularized expression “above the expected”.

The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

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The series is a huge hit light novel that has sold a total of 20 million copies and has become a major factor in the increase in late-night anime. It is a film work of the “Suzumiya Haruhi” series that caused a boom.
It is based on volume 4 of “The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya” and is a sequel to the second season of the TV anime.
It is said to be the best episode of the Haruhi series.

It started when a classmate, Asakura Ryoko (Asakura Ryoko), who was supposed to have disappeared one day, suddenly appeared. Haruhi and Koizumi are now students at a different school, Mikuru doesn’t know Kyon, and Nagato ( Nagato) has become an ordinary literary girl…….. This is a very shocking development for those who have been watching it.
At 162 minutes, it’s unusually long for an animated film, but it’s a masterpiece that doesn’t feel like that at all.

Young wolf is elementary school student!(Movie)

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It is an anime adaptation of a children’s book.
It is a story about Oko, a girl in the sixth grade who loses her parents and trains as a young wolf at her grandmother’s inn and grows up.
There are some fantasy elements such as the appearance of ghosts, but it is basically a story of growth in the present day.

The TV series was also highly acclaimed, but it was the movie released in the same year that made a bigger impact.
The film carefully selected episodes from the original series, but added original elements and episodes to the film.

The part of the story about the parting of the parents and the growth of the family has been strengthened more than the TV series, and although it is a film for children, adults can be moved by it.

A place farther than space

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This is a story about four high school girls who travel to Antarctica.
There is a strong comedic tone and good pace throughout, while there are several tearjerker episodes.

The appeal of the story aspect of the film lies in the fact that it is very carefully crafted.
While it depicts the weak and ugly side of humanity, such as trauma and betrayal, quite often, there is not a single episode that has a bad ending, and each episode always ends with a resolution, making it a pleasant experience to watch.
As the journey comes to an end and they return to their respective lives, the cast is credited one by one for each of the four characters’ final scenes, which is a fitting end to this carefully crafted story.

Shape of voice

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It is a controversial manga about the mistreatment of the deaf and hard of hearing and was adapted by Kyoto Animation in the form of an animated film.
It is a very heavy theme and the content is along those lines, but it is not only serious, but also depicts both the ugly and the beautiful side of the human heart.
It’s a thought-provoking piece of work, but it’s not just a dark story.

In the corner of this world

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On the theme of “War and Hiroshima,” this work depicts the life of Suzu, a woman who excels at drawing pictures.
There are many works that convey the tragedy and emptiness of war, but rarely have they reached a wider audience than this one.

The main reason for this is the everyday life depicted in this film.
Suzu’s daily life is not special, but there are various events, marital problems, conflicts in relationships, and good times… The story of her daily life is depicted so carefully that you can feel close to her, and that is why people living in the present day can feel the regret of having everything taken away from them because of the war.

Tamako Love Story

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The film was released the following year in 2014 as a film version of the Kyouani original anime Tamako Market, which was broadcast in 2013.
The TV series received mixed reviews, partly because it was a humanistic comedy that didn’t have much in the way of Kyouani’s image at the time, but the film focused on the love life of the main character, Tamako, and received very high praise.
By picking up on her romantic feelings in the TV series, which gave the impression that she was still a child and not in love, we were able to feel her emotional growth as well.

SHIROBAKO

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This is a film that depicts the daily challenges of people involved in anime production, centered around five women who were members of the anime production club in their high school days.
Some people in the industry may think that it isn’t real, but that is the biggest appeal of this work.
I think the fact that it shows a glimpse of the dark side of the industry is the reason why so many people have enjoyed it so much.

A film version will be produced in 2020 and has been well received.

Space Brothers

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A long-running anime adaptation of the hit manga, which has sold 24 million copies in total, was produced in 99 episodes between 2012 and 2014.
It tells the story of two brothers who are each pursuing their childhood dream of becoming astronauts at their own pace.
Many viewers were able to empathize with Mutta, who is now over 30 years old and is taking on the challenge of pursuing his dream anew.

summary

When people think of story-driven, they tend to think of austere cartoons for adults to watch, but there are plenty of entertaining films with interesting stories to tell!
I hope they continue to produce more and more anime that immerses you in the story!