The Strongest Anime Since 2018? I Agree With Half of This List
Machine-translated from Traditional Chinese
Just saw someone discussing the strongest anime since 2018, and I couldn't help but chime in.
Honestly, there have been quite a few good works since the pandemic, but not many that really stick with you. Shows that leave a mark on your heart after watching are getting rarer.
Among the gems the OP listed, I personally think Violet Evergarden is absolutely masterpiece-tier. KyoAni's visuals are just flawless—every single frame could be a wallpaper. Violet's character growth arc is also well-written, from not understanding love to slowly grasping what emotions are. That kind of delicate writing is rare these days.
ODDTAXI too—the script is just too strong. That feeling of multiple storylines all converging at the end gives you goosebumps. Summer Ghost is a short film, but the atmosphere it builds is really flavorful.
As for Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen and the like, they're definitely popular, but honestly I feel they're overhyped. Not saying they're bad, just not masterpiece-level, you know?
I do agree with the OP on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners though. Trigger's style paired with that script is truly stunning. I was depressed for days after finishing it.
What other underrated gems since 2018 does everyone think there are? Feel free to recommend—I've been running out of shows lately.
Honestly, there have been quite a few good works since the pandemic, but not many that really stick with you. Shows that leave a mark on your heart after watching are getting rarer.
Among the gems the OP listed, I personally think Violet Evergarden is absolutely masterpiece-tier. KyoAni's visuals are just flawless—every single frame could be a wallpaper. Violet's character growth arc is also well-written, from not understanding love to slowly grasping what emotions are. That kind of delicate writing is rare these days.
ODDTAXI too—the script is just too strong. That feeling of multiple storylines all converging at the end gives you goosebumps. Summer Ghost is a short film, but the atmosphere it builds is really flavorful.
As for Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen and the like, they're definitely popular, but honestly I feel they're overhyped. Not saying they're bad, just not masterpiece-level, you know?
I do agree with the OP on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners though. Trigger's style paired with that script is truly stunning. I was depressed for days after finishing it.
What other underrated gems since 2018 does everyone think there are? Feel free to recommend—I've been running out of shows lately.
