Anime Insider's 50 Greatest Anime List

[ohtori_akio]

http://myreadingproject.blogspot.com/2007/12/anime-insiders-50-best-anime.html

I don't know if this has been discussed already, and if it has forgive the repost! I know one person's list of best anime is always going to be subjective, however this is from a professional reviewer so I'd love to know what people's thoughts on this are.

Personally I loved that I knew and enjoyed quite a few series on the list. Utena being in the top 5 made my day as well! I don't think no.1 is anything special but that's just my opinion... Also, do they not include unlicensed series? I think Rose of Versailles could have been included just on influence alone, same with Saint Seiya, Sailor Moon and Pokemon actually - as I consider them pop culture phenomenon...

EDIT: To make things a little easier to discuss, instead of looking through the whole list and their review on the page, here they are -

50: Vision Of Escaflowne
49: Saikano
48: Berserk
47: Kino's Journey
46: Cardcaptor Sakura
45: Fantastic Children
44: Irresponsible Captain Tylor
43: Giant Robo: The Animation
42: Twelve Kingdoms
41: Azumanga Daioh
40: Urusei Yatsura
39: Astro Boy
38: Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
37: Fruits Basket
36: Night On The Galactic Railroad
35: Excel Saga
34: Trigun
33: Read Or Die OVA
32: Princess Mononoke
31: Gunbuster: Aim For The Top!
30: Samurai X: Trust And Betrayal
29: The Place Promised In Our Early Days
28: Planetes
27: Samurai Champloo
26: Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War In The Pocket
25: Princess Tutu
24: Serial Experiments Lain
23: Galaxy Express 999
22: Patlabor The Movie 2
21: Tokyo Godfathers
20: Gankutsuou
19: My Neighbor Totoro
18: Boogiepop Phantom
17: Paranoia Agent
16: Grave Of The Fireflies
15: Haibane Renmei
14: Ghost In The Shell/Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex
13: Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind
12: Now And Then, Here And There
11: Fullmetal Alchemist
10: Macross Plus
9: Akira
8: The Castle of Cagliostro
7: Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
6: Neon Genesis Evangellion
5: Revolutionary Girl Utena
4: FLCL
3: Millennium Actress
2: Porco Rosso
1: Cowboy Bebop

[Lego]

While I'm happy with Planetes getting mentioned, most of the time these lists lead to squabbling over which show is better and usually breaks down into individual fandoms.

[ohtori_akio]

While I'm happy with Planetes getting mentioned, most of the time these lists lead to squabbling over which show is better and usually breaks down into individual fandoms.

I know what you mean... One person's garbage is another person's treasure. Of the animes I have seen, I was disappointed to not see some included (like I mentioned above, ROV or Sailor Moon) but I respect the person's view on the choices. Surely a lot of people agree that Bebop is not the most intellectual or most well thoughtout anime, however there is no denying it is entertaining and has a huge fanbase. I don't know if that's why it is no.1 but I can live with that.

And guys, as Lego does point out, there is no need to get defensive or offended by other people's opinion on a show. It's just a discussion. I am sure plenty of people here have a strong dislike for Sailor Moon, but I will respect your opinion on the subject, as I am sure there might be reasons for people to dislike it. Such as the repeated footage etc... However I still find it influential and that's just my opinion.

I guess the point is, discuss as much as you want but be respectful of other people's opinion.

[Ryos]

Mostly a pretty good list, although I was baffled Escaflowne was as low as it was and Cowboy Bebop was as high as it was, but maybe I just don't get Cowboy Bebop. But yeah, I don't really care about lists in general since they really are a matter of personal interpretation. Literally speaking no one else is going to have the same top list you would, so ultimately it's just a quick run through the list to see if your favorite shows made it and where, and hopefully the criteria is thought through well enough to make the list a credible one.

[EmperorBrandon]

Only 4 among the list are really high favorites of mine:


46: Cardcaptor Sakura
41: Azumanga Daioh
37: Fruits Basket
25: Princess Tutu

There are a good many others on there that I've seen and enjoyed, though.

[Lego]

While I'm happy with Planetes getting mentioned, most of the time these lists lead to squabbling over which show is better and usually breaks down into individual fandoms.

I know what you mean... One person's garbage is another person's treasure. Of the animes I have seen, I was disappointed to not see some included (like I mentioned above, ROV or Sailor Moon) but I respect the person's view on the choices. Surely a lot of people agree that Bebop is not the most intellectual or most well thoughtout anime, however there is no denying it is entertaining and has a huge fanbase. I don't know if that's why it is no.1 but I can live with that.

And guys, as Lego does point out, there is no need to get defensive or offended by other people's opinion on a show. It's just a discussion. I am sure plenty of people here have a strong dislike for Sailor Moon, but I will respect your opinion on the subject, as I am sure there might be reasons for people to dislike it. Such as the repeated footage etc... However I still find it influential and that's just my opinion.

I guess the point is, discuss as much as you want but be respectful of other people's opinion.

Exactly. A lot of the titles on the list are big favorites of mine, but like anything theres some I don't agree with.

Bebop might not be thought provoking on the level of Eva, but it's one of the only(not sure if it's the only) show brought over to R1 to sell one million DVD's, so I got no problem with it being high up.

[Mr. Nail Bat]

An interesting list, and there's nothing particularly objectionable in it (although I am not a fan of Cowboy Bebop, and would not have included it in my top 50, let alone as number one).

It seems an awfully serious list, though. Not much from the lighter side of anime to be found.

[something]

The list is overall predictable, though not what mine would look like at all.

[Prede]

Cowboy Bebop as number one? OMG when are people going to get over that. :angry: I mean it's a great show, and epic anime, very neat, but the best anime ever? Are you joking? This is what beats Neon Genesis Evangelion on every list I look at, well Newtype USA kept me happy be puting it behind NGE, (and on this list NGE is kinda down the list too...hmm?)? Well I just bought the DVD's, so once they arrive, and I watch them all, I'll see if it truly is this good (doubt it, although from what I remember it is great, I've seen a lot of it, but not all of it). FLCL is number four, that makes me VERY happy. I love FLCL, it's my favorite anime of all time!

Shows I like that are on this list(in no order):


Read Or Die OVA
Trigun
Azumanga Daioh
Samurai Champloo
Princess Tutu (OMG this is on the list? That's surprising! Great!! Love the show)
Serial Experiments Lain
Paranoia Agent
Akira
The Castle of Cagliostro
Neon Genesis Evangellion
FLCL
Cowboy Bebop


I am also so happy they put "Now and Then, Here and There" on the list. I just bought those DVD's, and watched it all, and it was an amazing show!

and "Excel Saga" , "Fruits Basket" and "Ghost In The Shell" are just decent... nothing speciale about any of them, and they don't belong on a list like this

I'm surprised, yet happy :relief: they didn't put Inuyasha, Bleach,Elfen Lied , or Naruto on the list :sdsmiley: those are very popular and I don't think they diserve to be on a list like this , and kinda confused why they didn't put Death Note , or DBZ there, thought for sure they would have...

And as usual no one in America sees how great Case Closed/Detective Conan is...(at least no one who makes these types of lists:P, because I live in America, and I notice it :shy:)

Thanks for posting this though.

[ohtori_akio]

In terms of underrated gems that don't feature (my picks would never have anyway but these I highly recommend)

Fancy Lala
Super Gals
Magic Users Club
Golden Boy

Shows I love that are on this list are:

Utena
Berserk
Escaflowne (I do not get how those two are so low on the list, like someone before me said)
Princess Tutu (nice to see it included actually)
Fruits Basket
Gankutsuou
Now And Then, Here And There

Series I am glad were not included:

Love Hina... LOL
Gantz
Elfen Lied (I found both highly overrated but they both have a HUGE fanbase, from the non-buying public at least)

And Excel Saga, although not terrible - I just don't see what it has going for it except for great seiyuu work and referentiality.

Also, do you guys think that the list is also taking into account popularity? Because a few well received series are not on the list, maybe lack of sales/fame can play a part... Though Princess Tutu is included so I don't know what to think... LOL

[BonifaceVIII]

Not a bad list at all. Sure I think a few shouldn't be there and the placement doesn't jive with my opinions, but it's quite reasonable.

[Prede]

Oh yes I forget. I hate Elfen Lied, and am glad it's not included. Thanks for reminding me. And with a list like this I don't know what to think, on what determines these shows. It's all over the place popularity rise and DVD sales rise, and content rise.

[Ryos]

Also, do you guys think that the list is also taking into account popularity? Because a few well received series are not on the list, maybe lack of sales/fame can play a part... Though Princess Tutu is included so I don't know what to think... LOL

Here's what the Anime Insider staff said was their thinking behind this list: "...we asked for lists of the best anime--not the most influential, or the most popular, but the best. The ones that made a lasting impact. The ones that tell a solid story in an entertaining, well-rounded way. The literature of anime, if you will." And they did limit it to the best that has been released in the United States, which does skew the list a bit, but I understand why they did that.

Kinda vague really.

[touma]

Here's what the Anime Insider staff said was their thinking behind this list: "...we asked for lists of the best anime--not the most influential, or the most popular, but the best. The ones that made a lasting impact. The ones that tell a solid story in an entertaining, well-rounded way. The literature of anime, if you will." And they did limit it to the best that has been released in the United States, which does skew the list a bit, but I understand why they did that.

Kinda vague really.

To me "...we asked for lists of the best anime--not the most influential, or the most popular, but the best." is total nonsense. I thought that the Top 10 lists that were once posted here were more meaningful.

But, I must admit that my opinion of this list is probably influenced by the fact that only two of my top 25 shows are on it, and they are buth near the bottom.:sweat:

[ohtori_akio]

Indeed! Because what makes them the best? It's just just compiling a list based on some data from any random source... When the question was asked, did they actually say "we asked for lists of the best anime--not the most influential, or the most popular, but the best."? Because I do not know how you would answer the question and place Bebop at no.1.LOL, just an opinion but one thing the series has going for it is its popularity. Its predecessor, City Hunter is as good if not better and has a similar theme to it so what makes it no.1, and City Hunter not even included, other than less people have seen it?

[Dissonance]

A decent list of high quality anime. No Mushishi though :(

[bluesilo]

Well Cowboy Bebop is my #1 and I'm glad to see it in that position on lots of lists.

[JINROH]

I cant understand the point in lists like this ?

There is so much anime out there that I am sure the reviewer/list maker has never,ever seen.

Well at least Millennium Actress is in the top 5,where it rightfully belongs :beatingheart:

I am surprised Mushishi and Mononoke TV are not on it though.Stuff I'd add to the list,UFO Robo Grendizer,The Story of Saiunkoku ,Tweeny Witches,Legend of the Galactic Heroes,Cobra,Otogizoshi,Last Exile,The Daughter OF Twenty Faces,Bible Black,Captain Harlock,3000 Leagues in Search of Mother,Porfy no Nagai Tabai,Hyper Shinobi Animation: Shadow,The Rose of Versailles,The Wings of Honneamise,Paprika,Akagi,Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji,xxxHolic,Higurashi,KOR,just for starters.

[The Great Bear]

The list is overall predictable, though not what mine would look like at all.

Not a bad list at all. Sure I think a few shouldn't be there and the placement doesn't jive with my opinions, but it's quite reasonable.

Basically my response. I would probably knock a few off the list, put a few on there that aren't, and definitely change the placement of others, but there wasn't anything on there that would be on my 50 Worst List, and, thus, would have made me shake my head at its inclusion.

Of course, these lists are all subjective, and really just tell us more about the personal tastes of the list maker than anything else.

[Zalis]

I've seen and liked or at least respected a good deal of the shows on the list.
50: Vision Of Escaflowne
49: Saikano
48: Berserk
47: Kino's Journey
46: Cardcaptor Sakura
45: Fantastic Children
44: Irresponsible Captain Tylor
42: Twelve Kingdoms
41: Azumanga Daioh
37: Fruits Basket
36: Night On The Galactic Railroad
35: Excel Saga
34: Trigun
33: Read Or Die OVA
32: Princess Mononoke
29: The Place Promised In Our Early Days
28: Planetes
27: Samurai Champloo
26: Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War In The Pocket
25: Princess Tutu
24: Serial Experiments Lain
20: Gankutsuou
17: Paranoia Agent
15: Haibane Renmei
12: Now And Then, Here And There
11: Fullmetal Alchemist
9: Akira
6: Neon Genesis Evangellion
5: Revolutionary Girl Utena
4: FLCL
1: Cowboy Bebop Biggest surprises for me are Fantastic Children at #45 (considering that many have never even heard of this lamentably underviewed series) and Porco Ross at #2. I know it's Miyazaki and all, but is it really that good?

[EmperorBrandon]

Princess Tutu (OMG this is on the list? That's surprising! Great!! Love the show)

I thought it was neat that Tutu was there at all. It doesn't seem to have the recognition of some of the other titles up there (at least as far as being "mainstream"), so I really like when it gets included in these type of lists.

The list has several Ghibli movies, but no Spirited Away or Whisper of the Heart which are my favorites out of them. Seems in general the list really doesn't skew that closely to my tastes, but as with others, there's nothing I'd really object to with it, though.

[Hayate Kurogane]

Huh. I actually agree with the majority of the selections on that list. Like others, I'd kick a few off, add a few others in, and move most of 'em around a bit, but it's kind of rare to see a list that actually includes a lot of titles I'd put in my own top 50.

Weird that Porco Rosso is #2. I myself rate that film very highly, and it's my favorite of the Ghibli movies by Miyazaki (my favorite Ghibli movie overall is Morita's The Cat Returns, but I think I'm in a very small group of people with that one), so I don't disagree with its inclusion or its high placement, but maybe not the second-place spot.

[Doom85]

I think it's a great list. Bebop as #1, it's my all-time favorite as well. FMA, Eva, FLCL, and Champloo are all there, nice. And I had never heard of Fantastic Children before, but when I picked up the issue and read it, it caught my eye and I bought the boxset the day it came out and loved it.

[Kusaja]

It's a fairly good list, but then again I haven't seen half of it (though I can identify most of the names) and don't really believe in ranking things so strictly (the implied idea: "the top anime are better than everything else, which is in turn better than what's not on the list...").

I prefer to just deal with listing "favorites" in no particular order, but that doesn't mean this list can't be used for, say, looking for good-to-great shows. In fact, I might just use it for that.

[Classical]

From what I've seen that's on that list, I would agree with most of them being there. However, it's missing The Big O, and Angelic Layer. Both of them are awesome shows. On my list I would have had Angelic Layer and Cardcaptor Sakura tied for 1st (I'm unable to pick one over the other). Then from there The Big O (3rd), Fruits Basket (4th), and Cowboy Bebop (5th). I haven't seen as much anime as others have, so my list would be small compared to that of the others. In the end, people's tastes vary, and what one enjoys personally is what really matters.

[chronoclast]

It's a decent list. Good to see Utena in the top 5 though. I think Texhnolyze should have been on it somewhere since most of the other cyberpunk/psychological series are.

[HellKorn]

Biggest surprises for me are Fantastic Children at #45 (considering that many have never even heard of this lamentably underviewed series) and Porco Ross at #2. I know it's Miyazaki and all, but is it really that good?

Absolutely yes. Pretty much Miyazaki at his peak. Incredibly underappreciated by fans of anime and Miyazaki alike.

I'm shocked as hell that Night on the Galactic Railroad is included (at number 36). Someone at Anime Insider has some rather respectable taste.

[EmperorBrandon]

(my favorite Ghibli movie overall is Morita's The Cat Returns, but I think I'm in a very small group of people with that one)

I'm a part of that very small group - I like The Cat Returns more than most of Miyazaki's movies.

[strawberryshortcake]

I personally think the list is cool. I don't mind the compilation--even if Paranoia Agent doesn't rank in the top ten or five (happy that it's at least on the list). Sure some other titles could have been included but it's still cool overall.

I cant understand the point in lists like this ?

There is so much anime out there that I am sure the reviewer/list maker has never,ever seen.



I personally love lists. Lists have always been generated for any and all topic and this lists is no exception (i.e. best & worst anime, sexiest male/female celebrity, fashion, book, basketball, baseball, football player, bodybuilder, franchise team, vehicle, computers, electronics, video game console, Universities, restaurant, food, etc, etc)



Also, do you guys think that the list is also taking into account popularity? Because a few well received series are not on the list, maybe lack of sales/fame can play a part... Though Princess Tutu is included so I don't know what to think... LOL

Here's what the Anime Insider staff said was their thinking behind this list: "...we asked for lists of the best anime--not the most influential, or the most popular, but the best. The ones that made a lasting impact. The ones that tell a solid story in an entertaining, well-rounded way. The literature of anime, if you will." And they did limit it to the best that has been released in the United States, which does skew the list a bit, but I understand why they did that.

Kinda vague really.

Looks like a pretty good definition on why titles were included in their top 50 to me (i.e. "ones that made a lasting impact. the ones that tell a solid story in an entertaining, well-rounded way."). They certainly could have provided a much more in depth and detailed reasons; they could very well have had a list of criteria spanning 5 pages for all we know, but their brief definition for title inclusion seems appropriate.

[Red Comet]

It's an interesting list for sure.

I agree that Rose of Versailles should be on that list. They do have Revolutionary Girl Utena. They should know that it was inspired by ROV/Berusaiyu no Bara. And, that it was extremely popular not only in Japan but other parts of the world like Europe.

And, being a huge Tomino and Gundam fan. I'm a bit surprised they chose MS Gundam 0080. I remember reading a list like this of Japanese voters and they had the original MS Gundam 0079 series high on the list. As well as another classic robot series Mazinger Z. Personally, my favourite Gundam series is Zeta Gundam.

I'm a bit sad they didn't include Ah! Megami-sama. If they do a manga list they better have it for sure. It's still going strong in Japan. I also liked Video Girl Ai a lot. Bubblegum Crisis or BGC 2040 could have been on the list. Maybe even Armed Troopers: Votoms...well okay that one isn't that popular. hehe

I am happy that they put Azumanga Daioh on there. Very fun show. Also, it's nice that they put Grave of Fireflies. It's a sad and depressing anime movie. But, still very touching and good. And, I'm happy that they included Ghost in the Shell. One of my favourites. Plus, it's neat they have Haibane Renmei. Quite, a different type of anime show. And, I like Patlabor as well.

It's nice they do have some classics like Castle of Cagliostro. Lupin III is not only popular with movies still coming out. It is very influential. Again though, no ROV is disappointing. If Lupin III is there...ROV should be too.

I'm not sure I would say Cowboy Bebop is the best anime. It's a fun show though. But #1? Hmm

And, I read some messages regarding Sailor Moon. And, that some people said certain popular series also have a strong dislike from many people. Well, you can say that about a lot of anime on the list. Neon Genesis Evangelion for just one example. I like that show a lot. But, many people didn't and many hated the ending to the series. I know there are the movies. But, NGE has lots of love/hate as well.

And, as much as I thought FLCL was quite a strange and interesting show. Does it deserve #4? I don't quite know if that is right. But, it's just my opinion anyways.

Someone mentioned Detective Conan. I like that show quite a bit. It's a long running successful show! Argh, sorry for such a long message.

[ohtori_akio]

Rose Of Versailles was not included because they were only looking at licensed animes when compiling the list. I feel it should be on there too but with that criterion, it makes sense that it isn't...

Sailor Moon to me still deserves a spot as although they did not take "most influential" into account, Sailor Moon is still a fun and great popular show... Come to think of it, they don't really have a full blown magical girl series on there. Utena and Tutu take from the genre but are so much more... CCS comes to mind but it is fairly low on the list so I guess maybe magical girl was not their thing...

[Prede]

And, as much as I thought FLCL was quite a strange and interesting show. Does it deserve #4? I don't quite know if that is right. But, it's just my opinion anyways.

Someone mentioned Detective Conan. I like that show quite a bit. It's a long running successful show! Argh, sorry for such a long message.

EXACLTY!!! They totally didn't even look at that show. Typical American veiw on Anime to put Cowboy Bebop as number one, and ignore Case Closed/Detective Conan. I do agree with FLCL being so high on the list however. It's quite amazing :) . (BTW I was the one who mentioned Case Closed/ Detective Conan if you were wondering/cared)

[tablesalt]

50: Vision Of Escaflowne
44: Irresponsible Captain Tylor
31: Gunbuster: Aim For The Top!
28: Planetes
24: Serial Experiments Lain
23: Galaxy Express 999
22: Patlabor The Movie 2
19: My Neighbor Totoro
16: Grave Of The Fireflies
15: Haibane Renmei
14: Ghost In The Shell/Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex
13: Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind
12: Now And Then, Here And There
9: Akira
8: The Castle of Cagliostro
6: Neon Genesis Evangellion
5: Revolutionary Girl Utena

These would be in my list, for their quality and/or the effect they had on the industry. There were some 'good' shows I took off, because they were just refinements of things done before.

Overall, it's not a bad list.

[mike.motaku]

Well, except for Azumanga Daioh (whose charm has so far eluded me), Samurai X (which I haven't seen but since I didn't like the tv series I don't think it's for me) and Utena (which I sadly only know from its reputation), this isn't a bad list.

[Hayate Kurogane]

...Samurai X (which I haven't seen but since I didn't like the tv series I don't think it's for me)...

I don't care for the Rurouni Kenshin TV series either (or the manga, for that matter, and I'm glad I finally managed to get rid of it since it was just taking up space), but I think the OVAs are great. Die-hard Kenshin fans will, for the most part, admit that the first OVA series is decent but swear up and down that the second OVA is a complete travesty, so make of that what you will. If you can find some combination of ADV's myriad releases that will net you the whole thing for a price you think is reasonable, I'd recommend giving it a try.

[Doom85]

They probably didn't consider Case Closed because it's still ongoing.

[dunno001]

Like most people, it's nowhere near my personal picks, of course, I also have some rather... eclectic tastes, so...

However, it does remind me of another certain list... let me go get that started up! ^_^

[Snowcleo]

http://myreadingproject.blogspot.com/2007/12/anime-insiders-50-best-anime.html

I don't know if this has been discussed already, and if it has forgive the repost! I know one person's list of best anime is always going to be subjective, however this is from a professional reviewer so I'd love to know what people's thoughts on this are.

I'm thrilled that people are having such a great time discussing my post, but I do want to make sure that everyone's clear that the list was compiled by the editors of Anime Insider magazine, not by me. I'm an anime newbie and am using the list as one of many ways of exposing myself to a wide range of anime.

I agree that all lists are subjective and there are certainly titles on this particular list that I didn't enjoy. FLCL, in particular, did nothing for me and I vastly prefer the Rurouni Kenshin manga to any of the RK or Samurai X anime. But, please, if you're visiting the blog, don't assume that the list is mine. I'm just borrowing it and don't want to take credit for the work done by the professionals at Anime Insider.

Thanks!

[mighty_vespa]

Whether generated by a survey of editors or just some poster on the INNERNETS, these kinds of lists are made to spark discussion. So, I'll be happy to play along.

I'm pretty cool with most of the entries in the list (i.e. Patlabor 2; nice!). I'm shocked at Fantastic Children's inclusion. There seems to be a teeny-tiny, minority-minority of fans that have seen this series and/or liked it. Hopefully, Anime Insider's list will get one more person to give it a shot.

Meanwhile, I'm not pleased with where some of these anime titles are placed. I'm baffled that Excel Saga is placed so much higher than Giant Robo, Tylor and Twelve Kingdoms. I dug several episodes of Excel Saga, but the series as a whole? Not so much. Doesn't rank that highly on my list.

I'm also disappointed that Rahxephon and Gundam 08th Team are nowhere to be found. But, like I said, I'm happy to see Patlabor 2, Jin-Roh, FLCL, Millennium Actress, Nausicaa, NTHT and Boogiepop appear at all on this list.

[ohtori_akio]

http://myreadingproject.blogspot.com/2007/12/anime-insiders-50-best-anime.html

I don't know if this has been discussed already, and if it has forgive the repost! I know one person's list of best anime is always going to be subjective, however this is from a professional reviewer so I'd love to know what people's thoughts on this are.

I'm thrilled that people are having such a great time discussing my post, but I do want to make sure that everyone's clear that the list was compiled by the editors of Anime Insider magazine, not by me. I'm an anime newbie and am using the list as one of many ways of exposing myself to a wide range of anime.

I agree that all lists are subjective and there are certainly titles on this particular list that I didn't enjoy. FLCL, in particular, did nothing for me and I vastly prefer the Rurouni Kenshin manga to any of the RK or Samurai X anime. But, please, if you're visiting the blog, don't assume that the list is mine. I'm just borrowing it and don't want to take credit for the work done by the professionals at Anime Insider.

Thanks!

Glad to hear you've been watching more of the series on the list! Seen Utena yet? You're in for a treat or a shock - you mileage may vary... LOL

[mitamaking]

Alot better than the top 25 one which was just a list of mainstream shows with Eva at the end.

Still Bebop #1, no Spirited Away?

[Doom85]

I'm pretty cool with most of the entries in the list (i.e. Patlabor 2; nice!). I'm shocked at Fantastic Children's inclusion. There seems to be a teeny-tiny, minority-minority of fans that have seen this series and/or liked it. Hopefully, Anime Insider's list will get one more person to give it a shot.

(raises hand) Way back a year ago, I bought the issue and checked out the list. This one intrigued me, so Ikept it in my mind. Then, early this year, I heard there was an "Anime Legends" boxset out of it. Bought it, loved the series, and the free OST that was included was just icing on the cake. :)

[Leon_Belmont]

Alot better than the top 25 one which was just a list of mainstream shows with Eva at the end.

Still Bebop #1, no Spirited Away?

Bebop number one seems good to me. The potential age range it would appeal to is as large as an anime can get.

[Damius]

Well, this is an ok list meaning. Some are too high rank, some to0 lows. But...biggest mistake was to not include some of my favorites series...like Kaleido Star and RahXephon to mention only them...