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* ''[[Digimon Savers]]'' was epic, especially with a tough street-fighting trainer, woobie Ikuto and a masterful soundtrack.
* ''[[Digimon X Evolution]]'' from the makers of the CGI ''TMNT'' and ''Astroboy'' in full CGI. It may look outdated, but it lacks the soundtrack of whiney humans, and has some of the most badass Digimon with close-to-saviour status in Alphamon. It also has some interesting contemplations and a heart-filled ending.
* This troper absolutely adores ''[[Aria (manga)|Aria]]''. After I got my new computer and needed some new anime to fill it up, I browsed the "best rated" list at Anime News Network, and stumbled across Origination. It was 13 episodes, so decided to give it a shot, not downloading the other two seasons on the mistaken impression that it was a prequel (it's called "Origination," after all...) The first episode confused me a little, and it took a while to figure out where President Aria's eyes were, but the pace was kind of refreshing. When I went on to watch the second episode, its beauty and warmth convinced me to finish watching. Then I saw episode 9. Oh. My. God. It was so incredible. I got the rest of the series off bittorrent immediately after watching that episode, and watched from the beginning. When it came time to re-watch the portion of Origination I'd already seen, it was like a completely new experience. Then I got to the ending. It was just so well-done and emotional, I cried out of happiness so much that morning. I then got the soundtrack and rewatched a few episodes after listening to it for a bit. It's even better!
** You're by far not alone. The Internets are filled with gushing reviews of this series. Kozue Amano, the maker of the original manga, is a goddess! And she does it again with ''[[Amanchu!]]''. So much talent should be a crime!
** I read this is a manga series when it first came out YEARS ago before its recent re-release and even own most of the Japanese novels. I love it because with all the [[Wangst]] out there, what's wrong with something lighthearted that gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling? Absolutely nothing.
* I've been up and down this list several times....no love for [[Trigun]]???
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* [[The Lucifer and Biscuit Hammer]]. This series [[Needs More Love]]. Far more. This troper would even go so far as to say this is the most touchingly-written piece of character study he's ever read. Despite the rather silly English title, this manga is a delightful inversion of the classic "save the world" motivation behind so many plots. It deconstructs things, but not in an attempt to simply be as dark as possible, a la Evangelion. The Protagonist Yuuhi decides that wants to save the world for his only love... so that she can destroy it herself. This is played to be a positive trait; a man's simple desire to fulfill a girl's final request. In fact, the whole thing is wonderfully subversive. Yuuhi doesn't want to get involved, not because he's spineless, but because he simply can't be bothered. He doesn't win because he's the good guy and he has the willpower to beat up the bad guy - he's devious and crafty and he knows it. [[Anyone Can Die|Characters die]] due to their positive attributes. But they all still have hope, everyone's still optimistic, and {{spoiler|it eventually all pays off for them}}. But, above all, this is simply a touching romance about coming to terms with the fact that you're not going to live long, and so you should make the most out of how you live.
* This troper is no newbie in anime and manga, so he knows high school romance mangas very well, but no other manga has touched this troper heart as much as [[GE - Good Ending]], lets see, it works with common tropes and stories and gives them a twist to keep you entertained? Check, it includes very human and relatable characters? Check, you can actually say: "That same thing happened to me" many times? Check, it has MANY cute and beautiful moments? Check, a great artwork? Check, I dont get tired of saying it, [[GE - Good Ending]] is simply great.
* ''[[Violet Evergarden (anime)|Violet Evergarden]]'' is one of the most emotional series ever
* ''[[Suzume (film)|Suzume]]'' is an amazing film. It's one of the rare standalone anime films not associated with a series. It blends high stakes action-adventure with quiet, cosy moments that wouldn't be out of place in a [[Studio Ghibli]] film (in fact, it pays [[Homage]] to ''two'' Ghibli films). Settings are immersive with beautiful animation that makes them feel alive, like they're a real place on Earth. The many people the [[Hero Protagonist]] Suzume encounters throughout her journey are kind and likeable, helping her in the sweetest ways. It's more than a [[Slice of Life]] flick though, and there are many engaging action sequences with real stakes and emotions that feel both out of the world and grounded. It can be a bit silly at times, though (looking at you, Sota-chair). The story has some problems here and there, but the feeling of immersion it creates is more than worth getting through some story issues.
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