Anime Top Picks Of All Time

I have watched a lot of anime from the past until now. Some were able to capture my interest, while some remained to be a good watch but not something that I'd always remember and love. Let me share to you some of the anime series that I would always love to watch over and over again. These anime titles are perhaps some of the popular ones, if not the best. Just click the titles for more detailed information about each anime:

Rurouni Kenshin - Samurai X

Is it just me? Or there's really something magical and alluring about Kenshin? ehehe. Well, I doubt that this anime has never been heard of.  I feel in love with this anime the first time I saw it. Been watching it whenever I have the time and kept on repeating it whenever I feel bored. The storyline, the fighting scenes, the moves... everything about Samurai X have really touched my heart. There is also humor, and of course, instances of pain and sadness as well as  lessons one should always remember by heart.

One Piece

When it comes to the kind of anime that showcases both humor and action, nothing beats One Piece; well, for me, that is. And surely, One Piece has become a favorite of most anime fans, especially in Japan. It's full of adventures and humor that would always leave your jaws and tummy aching with pleasure. The characters are so fun and cool; and the storyline, man, it just keeps getting better and better.

Gensomaden Saiyuki

This anime is a goal for me. I was not able to fully watch all the episodes of Gensomaden since I only watched it on television. And I'm also quite busy now to stream it online. But if given the chance and time or the means to do so, I'd leisurely dig it even if it would take a day or two sitting in front of either the pc or a tv. I have learned a lot of realistic life lessons here and the lines are just so inspiring. I love all the characters in this anime! :D

Bleach

I have always loved katanas and characters who can gracefully and skillfully use them. That's mainly the reason why I got interested in watching Bleach. Aside from that, the characters are freakingly awesome and good-looking. lol. And hey, that's where I got my ultimate female anime character idol that is Yoruichi. :D But I cant deny that I love Renji and Aizen... wooot2!

Naruto

Well, who doesnt like ninjas? ehehe. Basically, this anime centers in the world of a gutsy ninja and so you can find lots of moves that only a ninja can do. though there are real ninjas in this world, most techniques displayed in naruto are of course, more far-fetched and way beyond the limits and skills of an ordinary ninja. I have always like Naruto, except that there are times that the story isnt very much interesting; sometimes, it's shallow and not really creative. But nevertheless, Naruto is one of the most watched anime and an anime that can be worth your time and appreciation.

I have listed 10 of my all-time faves; so, to be continued... ;)

Fave Anime Girls

I have always been fascinated with female anime characters who possess strong qualities and not the usual girly type. Although there are some remarkable girly or pretty and damsel in distress type of anime girls, I am not really interested in watching love-related anime series; well, it depends on the storyline and my mood, of course. But in general, I really like girls or anime girls displaying unique kinds of characteristics.

I have watched several anime series in various genre or category; from action to comedy and even drama or romance. Though I fancy anime in general, not all series are able to capture my interests. There are anime shows which I tried to dig but ended up with just a few episodes. But whenever I get hooked into a particular series, I just cant get enough of it.

Now let me share to you some of my favorite anime girls. The following are not the only ones on my list. I'd keep on making a list of my faves until I'd run out of names to mention (lol). Here are the first four female anime characters that really captured my heart:

Shihouin Yoruichi

She is perhaps my most favorite female character in anime; the coolest one to boot. She's shrewd, she's funny at times despite being serious. She's just the apple of my eye. Though she kind of looks like a lesbian seeing her attachment to Soi Fon (or maybe Soi Fon's the lesbian! lol), she's actually a teaser. Her physique is amazing, love that catly eyes and the way she moves in every aspect. She appears to be very independent and reliable whenever her comrades are in need. She's one hell of a courageous and gorgeous and steamingly hot anime character.

Shihouin Yoruichi is an important character in the Bleach anime/manga series. Though you cant see her at times (and seen her first as a male-sounding cat), every time she's around, things are really gettin' smokin'. And there are many mysteries surrounding her that are yet to be uncovered. Bleach is one of my top picks when it comes to an action with a twist of comedy anime.
 
Nico Robin 
Nico Robin is the quiet, reserved and kind-of-intimidating crew member of the Strawhat (Mugiwara) Pirates in the One Piece anime series. She rarely shows emotions or displays outburst of emotions. And whenever I can see her smile or giggle, I just like her even more. Among these four female characters I've listed in this first batch, Robin is perhaps the calm and silent type. Unlike Cagalli or Fuuko (the outgoing and vocal or open types of girls), Robin would usually choose to stay silent unless when asked.

She was actually one of the villains - even referred to as a demon child. But eventually, she became attached to the whole crew as she felt the sense of belongingness. While she doenst call the entire crew by name at first, she then begins calling them by name after the incident where everyone tried to save and bring her back to the ship. Robin eventually realized that she doesnt care about what happens to the rest of the world as long as her crewmates are safe and happy. And she is the most, or maybe the only one who is, patient and tolerant twards Luffy's behavior and impulsiveness.

According to E. Oda (creator of One Piece), Robin most resembles a crane which is represented by the color purple (the usual color of her outfit), and she smells of flowers (maybe because of her Devil Fruit ability/power). She appears calm but would sometimes point out morbid or creepy thoughts and ideas. Her calmness is likely a result of the childhood that led to her life of hardship. She speaks only if something noteworthy happens. What I really like about Robin is her outstanding knowledge, especially in history. She tends to become unmerciful during battle, maybe because of her violent past and being alone for a long time.

Cagalli Yula Athha

The first four female characters on my list seem to belong on the "girl power" attribute. Cagalli, from the Gundam Seed/Destiny series, is one of the stubborn and full of will yet dazzling and graceful-if-need-be girls I found in the world of anime. A lot of anime girls are like her; but she has unique traits for an anime character, that somehow resemble those of real life determined women. 
 
She has this convinving power and whatever she does or say would usually end you up listening all eyes and ears to her. She's like a rebellious princess. The moment Cagalli decides on doing something appropriate despite the trouble and danger that might befall her, it doesnt matter as long as she can achieve her goals or when she's trying to help save her friends. 

Fuuko Kirisawa

Fuuko is the loudest girl among these four; I think so (lol). Not the irritatingly loud and talkative one; but the most frank and open towards her feelings; always showing an outburst of her thoughts and emotions, particularly when it comes to her anger, jealousy and stuff.  In terms of women fighters, Fuuko is perhaps one of the best. She's agile and skillful. She can compete in combat despite her being small and sexy. wew :D

Fuuko or Aira is the boyish childhood friend of Recca, from the anime series - Flame of Recca. Perhaps Fuuko has this special feeling for Recca that she became obsessive with fighting him so he can be her ninja and she as the princess. But of course, Recca chose Yanagi. And that's the reason why she got so furious; Yanagi got Recca as her ninja without even fighting him. As a result, Fuuko was driven off by her jealousy which eventually led to a series of unfortunate events. But since Recca is her friend; she was able to get back to her proper senses.

Things Anime Can Teach You

You certainly can learn a lot of things from anime. From those encouraging words to the many "truth-hurts" instances, a lot of circumstances that most anime characters face are similar to real life stories and are even more direct. Depending on the genre of anime that you're watching, you can get loads of catchy phrases and even priceless humor or punchlines. While it is recommended for parents to guide their kids when watching some anime, especially those with many violent scenes, popular anime are more directed to empowering the youth than lead them astray. 

Thus, let me share to you, some of the funny yet more of realistic instances that anime usually can show you:

  

Either love or friendship conquers all.

- Even if the main character becomes the most evil person, his love for a woman or his friends would always win him back to the good side. 

- There's always a probability that one of the villains or the leader himself would change sides all thanks to the power of love and friendship.

- This is perhaps one of the nearly-realistic aspect of anime. Just that, they tend to exaggerate things.. eheheh :P

Characters from any anime have more than enough supply of tears.

- Well, that's obviously one of the funny things about watching anime. Can't imagine myself "crying a river." And seeing the coolest or the funniest guy cry can truly touch your heart.

Most villains share the same goal - to conquer or destroy the planet due to various reasons; revenge is perhaps the common trigger.

- For those who want to conquer the world, I think the creator of such anime just want to remind us of the many corrupt government officials we have. Talking about lust for power.. *sigh*

- However, for those who want to destroy it, what's the point? It's either the villain is committing suicide or is secretly aiming for a new world. hmmmm :D

The fate of the planet rests in the hands of the seemingly normal high school student.

- A typical attribute for a young hero... Sometimes, the one who's always being bullied would eventually become the strongest person in the planet... :D

If a sister falls in love with her brother, somewhere down the line you will discover that they're not blood related.

- You can observe this not just from anime but also in most TV shows; particularly those targeted to adult viewers.
  
Smart people wear glasses. 

- These kinds of people in any anime would always appear to be the techie or genius friend of the lead character. They would always come in handy, especially when it comes to analyzing the opponents and stuff. :D 

- And usually, they tend to be weak. Either their character is weak to begin with or that they're just pretendng to be.

The martial arts expert or any strong/cool guy is always defenseless against the slap (or even from a "warning look") of the woman he adores.

- aha! Girl Power! lol

The more beaten the hero or the lead character is, the stronger he becomes.

- Well, this sure is true; not just in anime but also in real life and other TV shows. Some people believe that soldiers have more will or courage to fight and live the moment they got wounded. 

Step Into The World Of Anime

I have always been fascinated with anime ever since I was a kid. Aside from those super heroes and other fantasy-based characters or cartoons shown in television (of course, the Internet was still not popular or not yet around during my younger days), anime has also captured my heart. Actually, it has already become a “slight addiction” or a “controllable obsession.” LOL. When I was a kid, my brothers and I would try to play the roles of our favourite super hero or anime character like Gokou from Dragon Ball Z. We would buy stuff like stickers and posters of anime; just like the rest of average anime fans. 

Anyway, many (old and can’t-relate people think that watching anime is just a waste of time. Though it may be true that anime is one way to escape reality, you can actually learn a lot of sensible and inspirational things. The wisdom that some anime can give is even more worth your time than digging those typical television shows, especially drama-based ones. You can certainly find anime with more mature storyline. Anime is not just for kids or teens and young-at-heart folks, it can cater to anyone’s inclination to fantasy and art.

Looking at the way anime is drawn or created, wouldn’t you find yourself admiring its beauty? Most anime characters are, depending on the style of the creator, drawn according to perfection. Their physical attributes would leave teen girls sighing or giggling with admiration; while boys are likely to get inspired from the virility of male anime characters or dream that anime girls would turn into reality. For me, anime is indeed a work of art. It can aid in improving your imagination; which I think is also an important part of our being. Anime is also a good stress-reliever and not just some mere way to pass your time – works well for me. :D

For those who are still not aware, cartoons and anime are not entirely the same. Although they are both a form of animation, anime is mainly a product of Japan or the Japanese animation. One can easily distinguish anime from cartoons whether it’s the traditional or modern adaptation. But considering its popularity, especially now that you can find loads of sources online, Western countries and other parts of the world have also made it possible to produce their own “anime”. Avatar: The Last Airbender is perhaps the most popular Western TV series created based on the concepts of anime. 

Furthermore, those who are familiar with anime may have also heard about “manga”. In fact, most anime fanatics now are also into reading a manga; either they would read a manga version of their favourite anime or an anime version of their much-loved manga. However, not all anime are made out of its manga or a manga version turned into anime. Some anime are based on video games and even television drama series. There are also live-action series and movies based on anime such as the Dragon Ball Z and many more.

I will be sharing to you some more comprehensive information regarding anime and stuff on my future posts. Watch out for them as you will surely learn a lot of cool and fun facts revolving in the world of anime and manga. Whether you are an anime fan or not, it sure is fun to gain knowledge of that a lot of people are very much fond of. Maybe someday, you will find these things useful and fascinating, too.