The end of 2013 has come and like everywhere else, I think it is time to look back on the year to see what the top something of something is and today felt like a top ten anime series kind of day! I couldn’t just base this on my own opinion since…well…I’ve been a little behind in watching so there are a LOT of new series I need to set my eyes on. So I took my own opinions and then went around and collected data from many different polls and discussions around the web to bring you a valid top ten list based on not just my own opinion but the opinions of the many!
10 – Arpeggio of Blue Steel
(Aoki Hagane no Arupejio)
Kind of like an animated take of Battlestar Galactica on land, humans are in a long losing battle against computer (AI) controlled ships. Basically Gundam in the water (to use another simile). Repetitive? Maybe…but it’s quite popular regardless (Look at how big Dragon Ball got back in it’s time…and that show took 43 episodes just to change a light bulb [joke stolen from Animevortex member “Josenko”]).
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9 – Boundary of Emptiness
(Kara no Kyōkai)
Boundary of Emptiness (Kara no Kyōkai) “The Garden of Sinners” is a darker story about a teenage girl, who possesses the “Mystic Eyes of Death Perception”, a supernatural ability that allows the user to see the “death” of everything in existence and kill the object by destroying its “origin”. She recently recovered from a two-year coma caused by a traffic accident. Prior to the traffic accident, she originally had two personalities, a male personality named Shiki (織), and the original female personality Shiki (式). The storyline continues to go much more in depth than that. The series is split into multiple one hour segments, with the 8th segment recently this year which made $1,710,413 by October 20th (not too shabby!).
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8 – Tamayura – More Aggressive
Centered around a first-year high school student named Fū Sawatari who loves photography, the series simply involves her quest in making friends and she eventually starts a photography club. A simple story like that has a calm moving pace to it with no real purpose outside of …people enjoy it. Watch for yourself and share your own opinion below on what you like most about the series.
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7 – Genshiken Second Season
It’s second season (obviously), Genshiken looks to recruit new club members, but in the excitement there is fear that the club is taking a turn in the wrong direction. If you have seen the first season and enjoyed it, obviously you will probably enjoy this one just the same. If you haven’t even heard of the series, then obviously you are best with starting from the first season. Honestly , I couldn’t give you an opinion myself since this is one I haven’t watched yet and haven’t been pulled in by it’s plot. Regardless, it’s popularity leads it to finding a spot on the list.
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6 – The Fighting!
(Hajime no Ippo)
A boxer (Takamura) rescues a student (Ippo) from being badly beaten up. Ippo is amazed by Takamura’s skills and pushes to learn the art of boxing, eventually leading him into the professional world. Another anime packed with and centered around fighting, it has made a major impression in viewers sending it’s popularity skyrocketing. If you like anime and fighting themed series, this will be one for you.
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5 – Outbreak Company
(Moeru Shinryakusha)
Shinichi Kanou is a young secluded Otaku who is offered a job thanks to his vast knowledge of anime, video games and manga and just after meeting his new employer, he is kidnapped, awakening in an alternate world with a fantasy setup. He becomes a medium for relations between the two worlds and teaches the new world the art of geek culture. Unique? I’d say so. Unique is always worth a watch!
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4 – Kill la Kill
(Kiru ra Kiru)
A girl (Ryuuko Matoi) searches for the woman who carries the other half to her weapon, who had killed her father. She rules her school with fear and pushed on for information in regards to the woman’s whereabouts.
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3 – My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
(Yahari Ore no Seishun Rabu Kome wa Machigatteiru)
Centered around a high school student by the name of Hachiman Hikigaya. He is an anti-social type who deals out sarcasm and shows no interest in his future. He is forced to join a “service club” where he is met with a very attractive girl that may challenge his views.
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2 – Monogatari (Story) Second Season
Another show with magic and demons, it pushes on from the previous season (season”s” if you account for prequels). Tsubasa Hanekawa’s house ends up burning down and her place of residence changes due to a lie and the road ahead is challenged by the disappearance of Araragi. If you haven’t yet, you would be better off watching the first season before coming to this one. Once again, if you liked the first one, you will enjoy this one just the same.
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1 – Attack on Titan
(Shingeki no Kyojin)
Now this is a series that everyone is or will be watching. It dates back into the history, hundreds of years ago, where humans were nearly snuffed out by giants who took pleasure in killing us. Current time, giants haven’t been seen in over 100 years when one mysteriously makes an appearance and the main character witnesses the destruction, experiences a strong personal loss and vows revenge against the giants. The animation style includes a mix of old and new to give it a very artistically pleasing feel.
Links: Attack on Titan Manga, eBooks and Related Products (DVDs coming soon next year)
And that completes the Top Ten lists! Brief and to the point, simply to highlight and list what appears to be the best series of 2013! If you haven’t seen any of these, you may want to give them a try!
If you see a series that deserves just as much love that came out in 2013, feel free to share it below in the comments. Same thing goes if you have any personal input on any of these series you’d like to share with others. I’m sure they’d love to here your views!
read the manga. for the talk on how gory it is, the mangas good. I mean,
there is a manga that was way bloodier, but i had no problem. Fullmetal
Alchemist….. what happened to nina….*shudder* THAT disturbed me.
How old is this? I just learned about it and i would like to know what it
is about.
Attack on Titan is the Game of Thrones of Anime. Awesome, awesome show.
How can those titans reproduce when they have no genitals?
REALLY GOOD SHOW. Definitely deserved the hype. But there are sorta 2
things that put me off the show just slightly. 1: On the first episode they
are talking about the titans breaking the walls then the walls dun get
broke a few seconds later. My expression when that happened – _ -. 2: I was
hoping this show would be one where its all hopeless and every character
can die(like one of those shows were the main character can die and its
always a new person who is a main character as people die so often) and
that their are no people with abilities or superhuman talents. To my
surprise I was wrong. There are people who are “different”. But overall its
still good show so dont let my bitchyness put you off watching it because
its still very AMAZING.
I think Titanfall ripped off this anime. Its my opinion. I couldn’t think
of some reasons.
What’s the name of the song in this trailer
I love how they killed off EVERY race except white people who all speak
Japanese…NOT __ ?? other than that im in deep love with this here anime
This anime is too dark for me that’s why I’m not watching.
i herd it from a special guy you know who you are so there is a huge muscle
man that is i think the main enemie and naked dude …ok ..but who cares
is interesting
Really recommend this anime – beautifully animation and some neat ideas.
Can’t wait for the next season!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2560140/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Does anyone know the Song at begin? This dramatic shit?
I’v never watched the anime, but i see everyone have good opinion about it.
Was wondering what is the strongest point of this anime ? Is it really
worth watching ? Is it unique ?
Anna is the female titan, eren doesnt actually die because he can be a
titan too.. so it is an awesome show
Anyone want to try that Spider-Man and ninja turtle thing??? xD
I do. :3
Just watched the trailer and wanted to know: Is the anime worth watching?
It looks good, but I heard there is blood and gore involved, which I am not
into.
I didn’t like the first 3 episodes but after that it got better and better,
the titan thing is so weird tho, the idea
I watched the first episode of *Attack on Titan* on Netflix. I’ll give it
another couple of episodes, but while the premise and art is great, the
lead character is annoying as all fuck. I get it that they want the kid to
be a rebel, but does he have to be so freakin’ angry about everything?
I can’t imagine this kid at a restaurant.
“The special today is chicken.”
“CHICKEN! WHY ARE YOU SERVING CHICKEN?! I WANT TO EAT BEEF! WHY ARE WE NOT
EATING BEEF?!!? YOU ARE STUPID AND SHOULD DIE FOR MAKING CHICKEN!!!”
“Um, kid, you need to calm the fuck down or I am going to take this menu
and shove it up your ass. Sideways.”
“MENUS DO NOT BELONG IN ASSES! IT IS WRONG TO PUT MENUS IN ASSES! YOU ARE A
BAD MAN FOR . . .erk.”
“I fuckin’ told you, kid. Now shut the hell up.”
Dubbed Ep 14-25 comes out in sep to dec, Fucking hell
The scene at 00:50 is the only scene I can’t remember seeing… Where was
that from?
ai have tu see the episoads dis is awesome omg
ongoing ?? pls tell me
Watched first episode and then
next 10 in a row jesus christ this anime is so addicting
As an anime lover (aka otaku), I prefer using the japanese names for
animes. Luckily, i’m from sweden. Swedish people have the amazing ability
to express almost every accent, example japanese. (I’m not trying to be
offensive) What i’m saying is that I prefer calling the series Shingeki No
Kyojin instead of Attack On Titan, at the same time i’m trying to use as
many phrases i can from the japanese dub, not the english dub, like titan
so instead i say kyojin.
Otaku’s in the USA will probably be more common after these series because
of the huge success and the react videos and stuff.
So my friend showing me this trailer 2 days ago when visiting my house and
when she’s home, I’m watching the 1st eps and can not stop till I’m done
with Season 1, in the next day. High recommended! But prolly I need to read
the manga too since so many question hanging in anime.
0:49 – 0:51
what episode?
i am not into anime at all but this i think its fucking amazing i think i
am gonna watch it ! any ratings for this game ?
They need to make a website where we can have a conversation about aot
Jaeger: Monster Hunter
Where can i watch this?
I wonder if the titans just flare people as walking twinkies
The show makes no sense to me from several points. Why did they not build
their fortress across a body of water and or a mountain? A mountain and
water would leave them far more vulnerable, especially to cannon fire. A
mountain would’ve prevented the big titan from getting running momentum to
break down the wall as well as keep titans from using both hands. Why
didn’t they have traps set outside the walls? Why are there no underground
shelters to protect people and protect supplies such as the gas? As well as
tunnels to transport by the walls? Also, tunnels could be used to ambush
the enemy and strike their necks. Why do the characters scream when they
attack; do they want to die? Why did the main character’s father do the
tests on his small child and not himself? What the hell happens at night?
Do Titans sleep, can they not see well? Are they more vulnerable? And how
the hell do they not have to eat?
the soundtrack i. tbe trailer is great , i wish they put it in the anime
Wait
Eren wants to kill all the Titans, and he is a Titan HIMSELF!
Mikasa’s Real Parents were killed , and the strangers kidnapped her, tried
to auction her, that is how Mikasa ended up with Eren
This anime good?
You gotta love anime :3
I don’t watch attack on titan. Can someone tell me what this is actually
about. Other than killing titans.
Its been a while since an anime has really engaged me.. I HIGHLY recommend
“attack on titan” available on crunchyroll and Netflix.
Here’s the trailer!
#attackontitan #anime #titan
Am I the only one who hates Levi?
+BinWeevilswolfvamp watch this. Be this. Love this
lol what a fail.
épico muito épico
http://kotaku.com/attack-on-titan-marvel-characters-getting-official-c-1654205439
I wonder if things would have occurred differently had Spiderman actually
appeared.
koja je ovo furka jebo te
Best T.V Show I’ve Ever Seen..
..But is it Eren Jeager or Eren Yeager. I hear them both and I get confused
with his last name.
I really hoped that this show would be JUST about humans trying to survive
under terrible circumstances and trying to fight and destroy titans WITHOUT
any help of ‘deus ex machina’ type of magic/science/whatever
*cough*humanstransformingintotitans*cough*….. :/
such a epic song
somebody help me what is the song use in this trailer 🙁
If you are wondering what the song is, it’s Sarude – Dandstorm