Ah, yes, my top 10 anime. Rules are simple:
- Must have been completely watched by me
- Short-running (Under 100 episodes) anime only
- MY list, don't like it? Make your own
10. FLCL
Ah, yes, FLCL, (or Fooly Cooly as it's sometimes called). What can I say about it? It's pure randomness with an actual message. It brings out the weird in you and makes you love it.
9. Dangan Ronpa
If you were to ask me why I like this show so much... I probably won't be able to answer. Maybe it's the opening. Maybe it's the characters. Maybe it's the animation. One thing is for sure: it's mystery, semi-decent development of a large cast and chiller ending make it enough to claim its number 9 spot.
Let it be known that I love anything with religious undertones! This is only the first of many anime on here that religion-related themes. Hellsing Ultimate has so many characters, and they're all so epic, all pitted against each other in one huge battle royale. The development of some characters make them lovable, while some you just love to hate. Add in crazy actions scenes, great animation, and a dark color scheme and you have Hellsing Ultimate.
An incredible soundtrack, a great concept, and an impeccable plot is what makes up Blue Exorcist. They manage to pack so much detail and story in their plot without making it convoluted, develop every character without making lame backstories or forced emotions, and put in great action without it feeling forced or out of place. Add in Yukio, and what else is there to say?
6. Now and Then, Here and There
Now and Then, Here and There is an anime that makes very dark things seem very real. It brings out sensitive topics and make you want to weep with the characters over them. Plus, it has beautiful animation. What more is there to say?
5. Soul Eater
Soul Eater is just fun. It's the kind where you can sit and watch it with your buddies, enjoying the hilarity and solid development of the characters. Unforgettable actions scenes help make this a definite favorite of mine. Not to mention it has Crona. ....*huggles Crona*
4. Death Note
The plot. That is all. ...Okay, that isn't all. Though the plot may be next to perfect, when great characters (esp. Mello and L) and an amazing soundtrack is brought in, this anime has always been one of my favorites. Oh, and don't forget its gothic themes. I love the sheer amount of gothic stylization in this anime.
3. XxxHolic
XxxHolic has everything. Slice of life? Yeah. Dark themes? Yep. Playfulness? Definitely there. Serenity? Yessirree. Horror? A bit. Humor? Oh yeah. Adventure? You can count on it. Tradgedy? Some. Amazing soundtrack? It's in there. Great characters? Plenty. Amazing opening? There. Enjoyable endings? A couple. Awesome-sauce? Absolutely full of it.
2. Black Butler
This anime is my ultimate guilty pleasure. I'll admit it has faults, but it has all the things that I love: Gothic design, dark themes, Victorian setting, hinted yaoi, beautiful tragedy and hot boys.
I'll admit, there have been times when I ask "Does this anime really deserve its spot?" Then I remember what it is... a simple, sad tale about life. Real life. Not something to completely mourn over, no, that wouldn't be realistic. It brings the sadness and happiness and even the craziness of life to the forefront. It's the most real anime I've ever seen. These people aren't characters, they're the type of people you'd see on the street and not thing twice about it. It's just... so simple. I... words cannot describe it. Listen to this and then you'll have a slight idea of what it's like.
