Topic on Talk:Essential Anime

Suggested for addition

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Robkelk (talkcontribs)

I've been in discussions with Dave Watson (the person behind Being Upfront), and he's offered these titles for addition to the list. Comments?

Remainder of this post is Dave's words, not mine, although I have added links to the pages we have for the works.

First of all, Cowboy Bebop needs to be represented. What category exactly? Good question.

Magical Girl Deconstruction: Puella Magi Madoka Magica (Of course.)

Giant Robot Deconstruction: Bokurano

Mind Screw Trope Codifier: Angel's Egg

Shoujo Deconstruction: Ouran High School Host Club

Slice of Life Tragedy Trope Codifier: Clannad

Sports Anime Deconstruction: Yakitate Japan!

Let's try to think of some movies to add. I'm trying to do this without listing almost every Studio Ghibli movie, so I won't mention any. Yes, I'm cheating a bit by going through pages listing essential anime movies and going "Damn, how could that not come off the top of my head?":

Msq (talkcontribs)

I have no problem with those. Though If I might add a couple:


Space Opera - Deconstruction/Reconstruction(?): Legend of Galactic Heroes

Though in that case, it could also be under Science Fiction or Political, depending on what is more appropriate.

Also, since there's no entry for Anthropomorphic Personifications:

Codifier: Axis Powers Hetalia

By no means was it the first, but it's definitely left something of a continuing mark.

Robkelk (talkcontribs)

I like those, and I'd love to see more suggestions. I'd also like to see reasons why particular anime should not go on the list. (Just because I'm on the list of mods doesn't mean I know everything.)