All in Blog Post
Almost all anime are based on some kind of source material, whether it be manga, light novels, comic strips, or even mobile gatcha games, but the bravest studios will occasionally release a completely original anime. These ambitious projects can easily fall on their faces, but the best of them can make huge impacts on the medium as a whole. We had plenty of original anime in 2019, so let’s take a look at our favorites and see if any of them will make waves in the coming years!
Anime protagonists come in all shapes and sizes, but the (usually teenage) male lead is the most recognizable. And in 2019, we saw some standout men among the bunch. Whether they were confident leaders, nervous kids, or brooding anti-heroes, they brought a special charm to their respective shows that made them memorable enough to celebrate at the end of the year. Let’s take a look at five of our favorites!
Villains can be some of the most memorable and compelling characters in anime. How did they become so evil? What are they striving for? Are they actually sympathetic in the end? 2019 had plenty of amazing villains worth analyzing, ranging from complete hate sinks to complex, relatable people who just happen to be on the opposing side. Let’s count down our favorites!
One day, a mysterious green light engulfed the Earth, transforming all humans into stone statues. When teen genius Senku finally breaks out of his petrification after 3720 years, he finds himself in a world devoid of modern society – buildings have crumbled to make way for lush, untamed forests, and the only humans are a small group of villagers who subsist on stone-age technology. With the help of his new friends and his near-limitless knowledge of science, Senku sets out of rebuild modern civilization one invention at a time.
We love our anime girls, especially those who take on the herculean task of being the protagonist of an entire show. From cute comedies to romances to thrillers, anime in 2019 starred some exceptional female leads who carried their shows with aplomb. Let’s celebrate them together by counting down our favorites!
2019 was a phenomenal year for anime, perhaps even better than the juggernaut that was 2018. We had hype shounen shows, enticing mystery thrillers, adorable romance stories, and so much more! Let’s take a look back at five of our favorite anime from the past year—and if you missed any of these, you owe it to yourself to check them out!
