Many anime fans growing up in the 1990s and early 2000s remember their first encounters with the original Pokemon anime. The great adventures of Ash Ketchum and his best friend Pikachu remain some of the most beloved stories in animation history and are classics among anime for all ages. However, there are many series with stories, whether for all viewers or not, that are even more popular than the original Pokemon anime.
From sweet shojo anime to action shonen anime, there is a list of shows that work with a similar format to Pokemon, often with a fighting theme. However, many of these anime are more story oriented than Pokémon. This may be why some anime are even more loved than Pokemon; After all, no one can resist a good story.
Cardcaptor Sakura is a sweet classic Shojo anime
Sakura must find all the missing clown cards
In the animated adaptation of the famous CLAMP manga, elementary school student Sakura Kinomoto's ordinary life suddenly becomes much more fantastical after she accidentally summons and releases a set of magic cards from an old book in her home library. The cards' guardian, the adorable beast Cerberus, informs her that they are actually the legendary Clow Cards, named after the great wizard Clow Reed. Alongside Cerberus (now nicknamed Kero), Sakura must become a magical girl and collect all the missing Clow Cards. However, she is not the only one searching for these amazing artifacts.
Like Pokemonmany episodes in Cardcaptor Sakura deal with a creature (or Clow card) of the day, leading to a battle. However, Cardcaptor Sakuraalthough it works with the fantasy adventure format, it tends to focus more on the individual journeys of individual characters. In addition to Sakura, fans will also be introduced to her best friend Tomoyo Daidouji and her rival Syaoran Li, who also wishes to capture the Clow Cards. Meanwhile, Sakura's older brother Touya pretends not to know about his sister's adventures, while his soulmate Yukito Tsukishiro struggles with his own magical destiny, which is directly related to both Kinomoto siblings.
Bleach follows the journey of a reluctant hero
Ichigo Kurosaki must become a soul reaper
Ichigo Kurosaki, although he has the extraordinary ability to see and communicate with the dead, wants nothing to do with his power. Despite this, he has a strong sense of justice and often finds himself helping spirits in need. These abilities soon cause him to cross paths with Rukia Kuchiki, an experienced Soul Reaper. After a shocking first encounter with a Hollow, a corrupted spirit, Ichigo gains Rukia's powers and must fight the Hollows in her place, though he is certainly not happy about the change.
Similar to other shōnen anime, Ichigo and his allies often have to fight against various enemies, though as the story progresses, they fight less minor opponents and more major villains. Critical income for Bleach and its anime adaptation in the early 2000s later appeared and commented on how the stories in the Bleach may exist; despite this, many praised the characters and unique world-building. However, as the years passed, the rumor Bleach It just seems to keep getting better, giving it a long standing title as one of the big 3 shōnen classics. anime sequel, Bleach: Thousand Year Blood Waris currently premiering with stunning animation to approach the final arc in the manga.
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Hunter x Hunter is both hilarious and daring
Gon Freecss sets out to find his long lost father
With only a happy-go-lucky premise and first opening theme, Hunter x Hunter it almost looks like it could be a children's anime. However, those who watch the show or read the original manga will be very surprised because Hunter x Hunter not much for the faint hearted. The main character, Gon Freecss, starts the series simply by wanting to become a Hunter to find his legendary father, but as time goes on, things get much darker. in the core Hunter x Hunter is a philosophical journey that is not afraid to show the darkness that can exist in every person, no matter how innocent they may be.
Even as the series becomes more violent and often sadder, Hunter x Hunter it is also a story of hope. As their destinies change and grow with them, Gon's life is forever changed by his friendship with Killua, Leorio, and Kurapika, three other individuals who all want to become Hunters for their own reasons. Regardless of the obstacles each character faces, and regardless of the outcome of each battle, Gon and his friends always strive for what they desire most. It is no surprise that the story is liked Hunter x Hunter is still highly praised today.
Dragon Ball is the beginning of a legendary hero's journey
Even though a new anime premieres every season, there is one character that remains so popular that even those unfamiliar with the general realm of anime know who he is. That character is Son Goku, the protagonist of the legendary Dragon Ball franchise. Many different anime revolving around the Dragon Ball universe have come and gone since then, yet the original series is still widely loved today. Anime fans can see the beginnings of a hero who will change the anime world forever.
At the beginning of the original Dragon Ball, Goku, a boy with a monkey tail, lives alone in the forest until he meets Bulma, a girl in search of extraordinary Dragon Balls. According to legend, when one collects all the dragon balls, one can summon the dragon Shenron and grant one's wish. As Goku meets lifelong friends (and enemies), his goals soon change from finding the Dragon Balls to saving the entire universe. Anime fans around the world have grown up alongside Goku, inspired by his determination to do good.
Naruto continues to inspire fans today
The titular protagonist works hard to achieve his dream
Years before the main events of the year Narutoan evil fox known as Kurama nearly destroyed Konohagakure, also known as the Village Hidden in the Leaves. Although the village was saved, many brave ninja lost their lives, including the parents of Naruto, a young ninja who was initially unaware that Kurama's spirit lived within him. As many of the adults in Konohagakure despised Naruto for acting as Kurama's vessel, the young ninja lived a lonely life until he became a full-fledged ninja in his own right. However, the path to becoming a great ninja would not be easy.
Naruto's main goal throughout the series is to become the village leader, or Hokage, to finally gain the respect of others. Like other shōnen anime, the series works with different action arcs that include new threats that Naruto and his allies must defeat. However, even in the first episodes it is clear that dark secrets lie in every village, including Konohagakure. Despite the obstacles and even betrayals Naruto faces, he never gives up on his dream or his loved ones, making him a hero that many fans adore to this day.
One Piece follows the adventures of a super-powered pirate
Luffy D. Monkey and his allies the journey to the titular treasure
On his deathbed, legendary pirate king Gol D. Roger announces that his great treasure, One Piece, is out there for any pirate to take. The problem is that the location of the treasure and what it actually is remains a mystery. After the death of Gol D. Roger, thousands of people take to the seas to find the One Piece, a treasure that would give whoever finds it the title of Pirate King. One aspiring pirate who wants to find One Piece and become the next king is Luffy D. Monkey, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates.
After eating the powerful Gum-Gum Fruit as a child, Luffy loses his ability to swim, but his body becomes rubbery, allowing him to stretch his body and avoid various attacks. In addition to Luffy's goal of finding the One Piece, the aspiring pirate king is also looking for crew mates, and his journey will allow him to meet a number of unique allies who will become lifelong friends for the young pirate captain. One Piece is often funny and even whimsical, although it does not shy away from much more serious themes and even the death of the main characters. Despite this, Luffy, as well as an overall hopeful tone One pieceinspired anime fans to never give up and stay true to their loved ones; no wonder the original One piece the manga remains the best-selling manga in history.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Remains by renowned Shonen anime
The series is often referred to as the “greatest” anime ever made
In a world where the concept of alchemy is very real and a constant in the lives of many, two brothers try to bring their mother back to life. Unfortunately, the experiment fails and the younger of the two brothers, Alphonse Elric, loses his entire body. His older brother Edward Elric gives up one of his arms to fuse his brother's soul with the armor, even though he lost one leg. After the tragedy, the brothers pursue a new goal of restoring their original bodies, with clues leading to rumors of the Philosopher's Stone, an artifact capable of transcending the laws of alchemy. Although he doesn't trust them, Ed becomes part of the military to gain access to hidden information and earn the code name “Fullmetal Alchemist”.
There are many reasons why Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoodanime adaptation covering the entire plot of Hiromu Arakawa's bestselling manga of the same name, takes first place in several charts. Besides the gorgeous animation and widely praised soundtrack, what does it do Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood so well received is the highly detailed story. Every character, no matter how much screen time they have or what role they play in the story, is part of the overall experience. The fate of the Elric brothers correlates with the journeys of many, leading to a journey that many fans will find unforgettable.
Pokemon
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1997–2023
- Network
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TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
- directors
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Shigeru Omachi, Koji Ogawa, Fumihiro Ueno, Hideki Hiroshima, Maki Kodaira, Makoto Ooga, Ayumi Moriyama, Keitaro Motonaga, Shigeru Ueda, Fumihiro Yoshimura, Minoru Ohara, Yoshitaka Makino, Kiyoshi Na Egami, Makoto Keni, Heoki Ken Nishida, Tomoe Makino, Masahiko Watanabe, Hiroaki Takagi, Tazumi Mukaiyama, Ryohei Horiuchi, Yoshihiro Oda, Hiromichi Matano
- Writers
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Junki Takegami, Atsuhiro Tomioka, Hideki Sonoda, Yukiyoshi Ôhashi, Yuka Miyata, Takeshi Shudo, Shouji Yonemura, Shinzo Fujita, Michihiro Tsuchiya, Deko Akao, Reiko Yoshida, Aya Matsui, Junichi Fujisaku
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Rica Matsumoto
satoshi (voice)
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Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)
