The 2000s heralded a new golden age for anime, introducing series that defined a generation and continued influencing the medium. Here are the top picks, uniquely influential and beloved for their innovation, storytelling, and animation.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood – Again (2009) pic.twitter.com/QZqmwCAHYq
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Death Note (2006). pic.twitter.com/gu6Pwka4ya
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On the 6th of October 2006, the 1st episode of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion aired. It ran for 25 episodes & would spawn into a very successful franchise. It debuted in SRW Z2: Hakai-Hen (PSP) in 2011.
Happy 17th Anniversary 🎉 pic.twitter.com/uXwcOLXTsP
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On the 1st of April 2007, the 1st episode of Gurren Lagann aired. Directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi & written by Kazuki Nakashima, the series ran for 27 episodes & would have two film adaptations in 2008 & 2009. It debuted in SRW Z2: Hakai-Hen (PSP) in 2011.
Happy 16th Anniversary🎉 pic.twitter.com/hsvPpV6HrS
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Ouran High School Host Club – Studio Bones – 2006 pic.twitter.com/97XeP5LOS2
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samurai champloo – battle cry (2004) pic.twitter.com/7IjDNylXQ7
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Anime: Clannad: After Story (2008) pic.twitter.com/70VyvmAny3
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“Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a nameless monster. The monster was dying to have a name.”#NowWatching Monster (2004) pic.twitter.com/9rHZPtLa8q
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Mushishi (2005)
Mushi- neither good nor evil, but life in its purest form. The stories of the Mushi and the people they effect are linked together by a traveling Mushi-shi, who seeks rare Mushi sightings and uses his knowledge to help the effected people.
Drama/historical/magic pic.twitter.com/jxRHUOii5v— 🕶💻BeBe💻🕶 (@weeabougie) September 19, 2022
This list represents the pinnacle of 2000s anime and shows the era’s diversity, from psychological thrillers to epic adventures and romantic comedies. Each series brought something new to the table. These anime series not only defined the 2000s but also set new standards for storytelling, animation, and character development in anime.
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