The anime industry is on an incredible leap. The last 10 years in particular have been amazing, as fans have been blessed with incredible anime. A lot of credit for the success goes to the studios, because it would be impossible to have these anime without their hard work.
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With so many anime titles released in the last 10 years, it's incredibly difficult to pick just a few, which is why the only way to judge them is to put them under the microscope and go through their strengths and weaknesses. With that in mind, here is masterpieces that have been released in the last 10 years.
This post contains spoilers for several anime.
Solo Leveling
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Genre: Shonen
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Main character: Sung Jinwoo
Solo Leveling may not be as strong from a narrative standpoint compared to the rest of the entries, but the degree of impact it has had on the anime industry is undeniable. Solo Leveling is an action-packed anime that is filled with some of the best fighting that viewers have seen in the last 10 years.
Solo Leveling is focused on the struggle of Sung Jinwoo, whose entire life is changed by a tragedy. He goes from being a weak individual to a fighter with unlimited potential. To reach new heights, Jinwoo must fight against powerful opponents who put his abilities to the test.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
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Genre: Shonen
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Protagonist: Tanjiro
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 is the first film in the trilogy. It was in production for several years because ufotable wanted the project to be flawless. The movie was over 2 hours long, and there was almost no sequence that felt underwhelming. All this was due to ufotable's hard work. The staff working on the film went all out, so the animation quality was insanely high.
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The only downside to the movie is that it doesn't fully cover the Infinity Castle arc. It ends the story of Akaza, one of the best written characters in the entire series. Overall, the film is a masterpiece, and should be remembered as such. After the success, ufotable will have to work doubly hard to ensure that the next film is on the same level.
Takopi's Original Sin
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Genre: Shonen
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Protagonist: Takopi
Before Takopi's Original Sin had aired, only a small group of people knew about it, and even fewer knew about its quality. Once the anime aired, everyone was impressed by its storytelling. The anime started off on a happy note, but soon took a dark turn. Throughout the show, the story continued to tug at fans' hearts.
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To get viewers to turn and choose a side, it was truly a masterclass in storytelling. Also, the main characters in Takopi Original Sin are extremely well written. They are all wrong, and they highlight what different types of trauma do to a person. Above all, the anime managed to tell a coherent story in just a few episodes.
A quiet voice
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Genre: Shonen
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Protagonist: Shoyo Ishida
A Silent Voice is one of the best anime films to ever hit the industry. As a product of Kyoto Animation, the quality of the film is on a completely different level than most. What makes A Silent Voice so special is how it handles the many mature themes. The characters feel realistic, and the story is something that many may have experienced in their lives.
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A Silent Voice covers the story of Shoyo Ishida, who suffers from a lot of regret. He bullied a deaf girl when they were children, and despite repeated lectures, he did not understand his mistakes. By the time he realized his mistake, it was too late. Ishida decides to end his life but eventually decides against it. Not long after, fate gives him one last opportunity to right his wrongs.
The Suitor: Beyond Journey's End
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Genre: Shonen
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Protagonist: The suitor
It's almost impossible to talk about masterpieces without mentioning Frieren: Beyond Journey's End. By the time the first season had aired, the anime had climbed to the top of MyAnimeList while dethroning Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.
The Suitor: Beyond Journey's End has been praised for its story, characters and world-building.
The anime follows the story of Frieren, an elf, who embarks on another journey to make up for the mistakes she made on the first one. The suitor's new adventure allows her to better understand human emotions, which in turn allows the mage to learn about her companion. The suitor's story gives different perspectives on how to live.
Vinland Saga
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Genre: The Seine
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Main character: Thorfinn
Vinland Saga has released two seasons, and they are drastically different from each other. The first season shows a vengeful Thorfinn, who spends years of his life trying to kill Askeladd. But when the latter is killed by soldiers, Thorfinn's life collapses. Torfinn only knew revenge, which is why he couldn't function properly.
In the second season, Thorfinn is barely recognizable. After staining his hands with the blood of the innocent, he lost the will to continue living. But Einar brought hope to Thorfinn's heart, which led to the latter rebuilding his life and helping those who suffered.
