The anime industry is on an incredible run. The last 10 years in particular have been amazing as fans have been blessed with incredible anime. A lot of credit for the success goes to the studios because without their hard work these anime wouldn't be possible.
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With so many anime titles released over the past 10 years, it's incredibly difficult to pick just a few, so the only way to judge them is to put them under the microscope and examine their strengths and weaknesses. With that in mind, here they are masterpieces that have been published in the last 10 years.
This post contains spoilers for multiple anime.
Solo leveling
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Genre: Shonen
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Main Character: Sung Jinwoo
Solo leveling may not be as strong narratively compared to the rest of the entries, but the level of impact it has had on the anime industry is undeniable. Solo Leveling is an action anime that is full of the best fights that viewers have seen in the last 10 years.
Solo Leveling focuses on the struggles of Sung Jinwoo, whose whole life is changed by a tragedy. He goes from a weak individual to a fighter with unlimited potential. To reach new heights, Jinwoo must fight powerful opponents who put his abilities to the test.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
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Genre: Shonen
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Main Character: Tanjiro
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 is the first film in the trilogy. It was years in the making because ufotable wanted the project to be flawless. The movie was more than 2 hours and hardly any sequence was amazing. This was all due to the hard work of ufotable. The staff working on the film went all out, so the quality of the animation was insanely high.
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The only downside to the movie is that it doesn't quite cover the Infinity Castle arc. It brings the end of the story of Akaza, one of the best written characters of the entire series. Overall, the film is a masterpiece and should be remembered as such. After its success, ufotable will have to work twice as hard to ensure that the next film is on the same level.
Takopi's original sin
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Genre: Shonen
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Main character: Takopi
Before Takopi's Original Sin aired, only a small group of people knew about it, and even fewer knew about its quality. Once the anime aired, everyone was captivated by its narration. The anime started off cheerfully, but soon things took a dark turn. Throughout the duration of the show, the story has been enmeshed in the hearts of fans.
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To keep the audience flipping and choosing sides, it was truly a storytelling masterclass. Furthermore, the main characters in Takopi's Original Sin are extremely well written. They are all wrong and emphasize what different types of trauma do to a person. Above all, the anime was able to tell a complete story in a few episodes.
A quiet voice
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Genre: Shonen
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Main Character: Shoyo Ishida
And Silent Voice is one of the best anime movies to ever grace the industry. As a product of Kyoto Animation, the quality of the film is on a whole different level than most. What makes A Silent Voice so special is how it handles many mature themes. The characters feel realistic and the story is something many people may have experienced in their lives.
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A Silent Voice covers the story of Shoyo Ishida, who suffers from a great deal of regret. When they were children, he bullied a deaf girl and, despite repeated lectures, could not understand his wrongs. By the time he realized his mistake, it was too late. Ishida decides to end his life, but ultimately decides against it. Not long after, fate gives him one last chance to right his wrongs.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
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Genre: Shonen
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Main character: Frieren
It's almost impossible to talk about masterpieces without mentioning Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. By the time the first season ended, the anime had climbed to the top of MyAnimeList, dethroning Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End was praised for its story, characters and world-building.
The anime follows the story of an elf, Frieren, who embarks on another journey to correct the mistakes she made on the first. Frierene's new adventure allows her to better understand human emotions, which in turn allows the mage to learn about her companions. Frieren's story offers different perspectives on how to live.
The Vinland Saga
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Genre: Seinen
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Main Character: Thorfinn
Vinland Saga released two seasons and they are drastically different from each other. The first season shows a revenge-seeking Thorfinn who devotes years of his life to trying to kill Askeladd. But when the other is killed by soldiers, Thorfinn's life falls apart. Thorfinn only knew revenge and was therefore unable to function properly.
In the second season, Thorfinn is barely recognizable. After staining his hands with the blood of the innocent, he lost the will to live. However, Einar rekindled hope within Thorfinn's heart, leading him to rebuild his life and help those who suffered.
