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5 Anime Adaptations That Really Did Their Homework

We’ve all been disappointed in the past by anime adaptations that didn’t seem to care about their source material, butchering important plot points and reducing gorgeous art to a pale imitation of what it once was. But sometimes, a studio takes on a project that its employees truly care about and it utilizes all of its resources to make the anime version just as good as or even better than the original. Here are 5 anime adaptations that really did their homework and did justice to their source material!

Top 10 Action Anime

There’s nothing like a good action-packed anime to get the heart pumping faster, especially when it has god-tier animation and an engaging storyline to go along with it. Today, we’d like to highlight ten of our favorites in the genre – they’ll be ranked by the intensity and creativity of their action scenes, as well as the quality of the narrative that gives those scenes context and meaning. We’ll be focusing mostly on newer anime, since the sheer amazingness of classics like Dragon Ball Z and Cowboy Bebop is already well documented. So, with all that said, let’s get started!

How Important is Period Costume Accuracy in Historical Anime?

Most anime either take place in the contemporary real world or in a fantasy world that's pretty much divorced from reality, but sometimes a show comes along that dares to tackle a historical era – one with its own specific fashions and technological limitations. It seems obvious that the creators should aim to be as accurate as possible to prevent the viewers' suspension of disbelief from shattering (since live-action period pieces get blasted for lazy costuming all the time), but it's also true that anime is known for its off-the-wall stylization. Should we punish JoJo's Bizarre Adventure for not depicting Victorian England with the same heavily researched accuracy as Vinland Saga portrays the Viking era? Let's take a closer look at some historical anime to see how important period costume accuracy actually is.

5 Intense Anime OPs to Scream Out Your 2020 Frustrations To

2020 has certainly been a rough year, racking up enough tragedies to last a decade and leaving us with an uncertain future ahead. You may have tried watching cute or relaxing anime to lift your spirits, but if that doesn’t quite hit the spot, we have another suggestion – why not make like Aggretsuko and scream out your feelings to the most intense music the anime world has to offer?

We’ve gathered five of our favorite hardcore anime openings so you can make a playlist, find the most soundproof spot in your immediate vicinity, and let out all the emotions that are trapped in your mind. Say it with us: AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Rebellious Royals (and Nobles) in Anime that Simply Refuse to Play by the Rules

Coming from a high-ranking family, whether it be nobility or actual royalty, brings with it a certain set of expectations. You must behave yourself properly, succeed where others fail, and most importantly of all... uphold the family legacy. But some upper-crust anime characters reject following such a strict script and set out to blaze their own path in life, no matter what daddy thinks. Let’s check out five rebellious royal and nobles in anime!

5 Underestimated Anime Characters

Sometimes an anime character doesn’t resonate with you right away – they seem weak, cowardly, unintelligent, or just not that interesting on the surface. But, if you stick around for more episodes and get to know them a little better, they might surprise you in a big way and turn out to be one of the best parts of the whole show. Here are our top 5 underestimated anime characters!