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Kiseijû: Sei no kakuritsu (2014)
Beware little worms on your pillow at night
It has been a while since I've watched Parasyte, but I remember that it mesmerized me. The action involved and the unexpected twists and turns that leave you with your draw dropped. And even the wacky music I found interesting. Shinichi and Migi. With Migi as the parasyte, forced to work together in order to survive as Shinichi's world he once knew starts to crumble before him as more parasytes appear. My eyes were glued to the screen the entire time, and what at first seems like an emotionless Migi who has no understanding of the human emotions you see grow into a more sympathetic creature, and you start to see a more human side of him. You see Shinichi grow as well as he starts to learn how to handle the dangerous situations he is put in, and you see he and Migi's bonds grow over the course of the series as well as slapping in some awesome action scenes and surprises that you either didn't expect or hoped wouldn't happen. In the end, my favorite character has to be Migi. Parasyte is a true masterpiece among action anime that isn't fully all about the action since it has other pieces to fill in the gaps and even things out, and it may even make you want to cry at times (I did a few though generally brief).
Hotaru no haka (1988)
A story that is designed to make viewers cry
Text: Taken place in WWII, this movie shows what life was like for two kids in Japan. The tragic story plays through Seita and Setsuko's struggles as they try to survive. The movie basically gives away the ending in the very beginning, and despite that, the movie still gets to your emotional strings. I have watched Grave of the Fireflies a number of three times, and each time it succeeded in making me cry. Definitely if not the saddest then one of Ghibli's saddest pieces. There are so many moments to make you cry, and man do they do it right. I cried my eyes out during every watch. Many animated movies try to portray happy endings (Disney--not saying those movies are bad though), but this one comes out flat and showing you the whole truth in what it was actually like for people. No strings pulled. It isn't afraid to seriously tug at your heartstrings after hitting you over and over again over a gradual buildup that has a clear ending from the very start. I haven't seen a ton of anime movies, but besides A Silent Voice, this one if my favorite. It's probably one of my favorite animated movies in general. If you want a movie that will make you cry during a struggle to survive, then you've got the Titanic. If you want a movie that is under an hour and a half that will still make you cry (with more moments to do so than Titanic in my mind), then you've got Grave of the Fireflies. Either way, Grave of the Fireflies is a true gem in the world of animation that dives deep into the losses and struggles and the overall cost of war. You want to cry or know what it is like to live in a war torn atmosphere? This is one of the best movies to turn to.
Ano hi mita hana no namae o bokutachi wa mada shiranai. (2011)
Can't. Stop. Crying.
Anohana...I loved this series so much. It is one of my favorite anime for the sake of how well it made me cry. That last episode...wow. I binged watched Anohana from start to finish all in one night because I loved it so much. The interactions between the characters and my god the EMOTION. I couldn't stop crying after that last episode, and the ending theme made me tear up weeks after I had already finished the series. It is a pure masterpiece that you can finish super quick in a few hours total that will make you cry. And A-1 pictures did a nice job on the color pallet and designs of the characters too. They seem so natural. The only character who isn't natural is Menma because she is a ghost, but a cute an innocent one that looks exactly like your ordinary human. You start to feel for every one of the characters in the series despite it's short runtime. There isn't much I can say about Anohana except that it is a tearjerker and a well made mini series. I say it's worth a watch if you like powerful emotional struggles between past and present guilt as well as a beautiful and sad ending.
Mob Psycho 100 (2016)
OMG Bones...Yes!
Mob Psycho has to be one of my favorite anime. Being a middle schooler myself, the series takes a nice twist and includes the struggles of fitting in and finding one's place in society as well as having amazing comedy and shounen action scenes. The animation is nothing compared to what I've seen. It is a sketchy almost drawing like animation, but that is what makes it so appealing to the eye. It is a different simple style that works perfectly. Just look at Mob's explosions and even just the ridiculous first theme song, and you'll see what I mean. The interactions between the characters can make you laugh or cry or just make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside as you watch the hilarious failure of Reigen, the weird evil spirit known as Dimple, and Mob who has trouble expressing his feelings and emotions. You will find yourself rooting for the characters in both their social situations and their physical ones. I love this anime, and it has a little sprinkle of everything tied in a little bow of a masterpiece. Mob Psycho 100 really needs a new season since it is not finished in my mind. It has so much potential from the creators of One Punch Man (even if everybody says that season two is trash--season one is still amazing) and I'll be looking forward to when that day comes.
Anazâ (2012)
A nice dark anime though not my favorite
I have watched a good variety of anime, but I am new to the horror genre. Not just in anime but in movies too. Another is the first anime in the horror genre that I have come across, and it was not my favorite. I did like the creepy tone at first and the moderate suspense on how the events would unfold and who would be the next target of the curse, but it didn't ensnare me like some other anime did. And the ending kindof crashed it for me. In my opinion, the ending of Another was as sudden and unneeded as the ending to Shiki. Way too much unnecisary bloodshed as people's minds fly out the window. And that ending was a little too bloody for TV 14 in my point of view. It was also nice to hear Greg's voice in the English Dub as Kouchii who also plays Sunohara in Clannad and Koda in My Hero Academia. I was used to his voice being played in some more lighthearted series. In all, Another has an amazing beginning and a mildly eerie opening theme. If you are knew to darker atmospheres in anime, then trying this series wouldn't hurt.
Shigatsu wa kimi no uso (2014)
Beautiful. Heartwarming. Tragic.
This anime is one of my favorites because of its beautifully drawn romance story. The series is no Snow White, and that works to its advantage as it has multiple layers of problems and struggles that intertwine in this heartbreaking romance story that leaves you in tears by the end. I am involved in music myself, but I know nothing about the piano or the violin, so I don't feel as attached to the concerts as I probably should have been. That is my only drawback. The emotional atmosphere that just keeps building is what made me mesmerized by this series. And it does have good music. During the concerts and even the original background music. What surprised me is knowing that this anime is one of the few musical anime that actually sincs the music with the the right keys on the piano and the right strings on the violin. I would have never noticed if I knew that or not, but I still found that interesting. And man, the tears that came from my eyes. You watch as Kousei and Kaori's bond grow in a natural way, and you feel a pleasant warmth growing inside you. Then halfway through the series, you learn something that completely flips the tide because you know what is going to happen, but you can't stop it. Regardless of what I did and did not know, the ending hit me pretty hard, and I loved it. Clannad and The Grave of the Fireflies still made cry more, but this series also took the cake for me. I reccommend this series for anyone who loves music, sweet romance, and tragic outcomes that leave you in tears. A beautiful short masterpiece that should be looked at more. The only anime that actually get big are long running shounen series like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Fairy Tail, and occasional other hits that are slightly more mature like Akira, Tokyo Ghoul, and Attack on Titan. But seriously. This show will make you cry. And even if it doesn't, if you have a heart then you should at least feel a little melty and floppy by the end. I almost guarantee it.
Boku no hîrô akademia (2016)
The New Naruto
My Hero Academia is one of the first anime I have picked up, and man am I glad that that was the case. My Hero Academia has to be my favorite shonen series. The series has a nice spin on superhero abilities, and it basically is the new Naruto. Izuku starts off with no powers but still strives to be the best hero he can be. This series has brilliant animation action sequences (nice job Bones! -- you did a good job on Fullmetal Alchemist and Soul Eater and Mob Psycho 100 too), heartwarming moments, and a nice balance of comedy that all make up the series. You really get to feel for the characters and get attached to them despite how many students are in UA High School (heck, I don't even remember all their names lol!). If anyone is a fan of shonen or just action in general, My Hero Academia is a good choice for anime fans and for starters who may not even really be into anime. And it has great potential for it to keep growing as the years pass.
Death Note: Desu nôto (2006)
Cat and Mouse...who's who?
One word: Why... It's a great anime and all for the most part, but there are a few things that bug me. First off, what is with that potatoe chip meme? That is just ridiculous in my opinion. Makes my not want to eat potatoe chips. And another: I would have liked this series better if a few things didn't happen. It is interesting to see the characters scheme and chase each other around in conflicting ideas of justice, but why did they have to kill L? Just why? He had to have been my favorite character besides Ryuk. And the rest of the anime was just a downfall from there. None of the other characters like Near for example were nearly as good ad L was. I miss him *sniffle*. The other thing that I had a problem with was the ending. What kind of an ending is that? Light gets ruined by having the Death Note swapped out. Seriously? That is way too simple! And he dies from a bullet wound, and the last thing we see is Light closing his eyes. Wow. I wanted to chuck my tablet across the room after that. I wanted to do the same thing to Cowboy Bebop's ending because it was basically the same thing. Both of the main characters from Cowboy Bebop and Death Note die from bullet wounds and The End. That's not how it works! Other than that though, I consider the series as OK. It was entertaining enough and wasn't boring. Just some major problems that drove me crazy.
Shingeki no Kyojin (2013)
Visual Masterpeice
OMG this series blew me off course. I am fairly new to the world of anime since I've been watching for less than a year, but despite that, I feel as though I've stocked up quite a list so far. Attack on Titan I can say was one of the first I came across besides Dragon Ball and My Hero Academia and a couple other TV 14 small series, but man was I blown. Considering that this was the first anime that had a TV MA rating that I watched and being new to the anime community, it really propelled me to seek out more like it. The series has outstanding visuals and storyline that will make you hungry for more of what's next. This anime instantly became my favorite. The soundtrack I listen to all the time. It is a bloody masterpiece that will get you hooked once you start watching. The 3D maneuver gear is awesome as the characters are flying on screen, and Studio Wit really does a fabulous job with the animation which really stands out in the action scenes. And you really get attatched to the characters. Everyone is a red flag. Everyone can be eaten by the titans. And everyone has to fight for their lives in order to survive. Plot twist after plot twist. Devastation after devastation. Shock after shock. I truly love this anime and fell in love with it by the first episode. The series really deserves the hype that it gets these days. If you aren't into lots of action with killing giant basically naked people (without any explicit private areas--like a crash test dummy with a face and hair I like to think of it) with people on the brink of extinction and stellar animation and sound to go with it, then you might not be a fan of this anime, but if you are...go for it. I guarantee it will be to your liking in one way or another.