We asked That BuzzFeed Community share “an anime that completely shattered your mind into a million pieces because it was so epic” and people shared their favorite TV shows and movies. Here are the best answers:
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“Demon Slayer very animated and has a wonderful storyline as well Evangelion — a little strange and sometimes a little repetitive, but different.”
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“Attack on Titan” has been an emotional rollercoaster. Realistic in terms of loss. Erwin and Hange's deaths were very emotional for me.
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“Neon Genesis Evangelion, This series is a deep apocalyptic mechanical psychological drama. It's definitely more for a mature audience.”
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“Since childhood, I have been interested in shonen and action anime, but they recommended Uterto many years ago.”
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“Cyberpunk: Edge Runners I managed to put so much emotion into the finale that I had to force myself not to cry.”
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“I'm going to go on a different topic and say that Goblin Slayer broke me. To this day, I still can't watch the first few minutes of the first episode.”
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It took me almost three years to figure out both anime and manga and now I watch/read it weekly. Oda's level of foresight is incredible, and One piece it’s an absolute masterclass in worldbuilding.”
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“O.G.— Astro Boy (Mighty Atom) in the 80s.”
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“Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood” amazing and deserves all the praise.”
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“Mileage 1997 Berserk made me a true anime fan. I've watched several like this Pokemon And Inuyashabut that was only when Berserk that I take anime seriously. Berserk showed me that there are dark stories for adults too, and that anime isn't just for kids.”
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“For me it was a film called Ninja Scrollfollowed by a more intense one called Bezerkerif I remember correctly.”
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“Yu Yu Hakusho it's a lot of fun. It manages to be both funny and poignant, delivering easily digestible 30-minute episodes. This is a great series (and a good look at 90s culture)!”
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“1989s Little Nemo: Adventures in Dreamland was one of the first anime films (albeit based on an American comic book) that took my breath away as a child.”
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“My Hero Academia” “This is a series that isn't just another typical superhero story, as it deconstructs Western superhero comics while adding a fresh and fun twist to those stereotypes.”
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“I like anti-corporate and anti-capitalist themes Zom 100: List of the dead.”
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“Death Parade” it is a real psychological journey full of emotions. It really made me think and I just had to sit and take in everything that happened.”
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“Jujutsu Kaisen” it was incredibly fun, but also sad and heartwarming. He talks about morality, fate and friendship in a way I haven't seen before. Even if characters have abilities, it doesn't make them any less interesting or dynamic. The animation is also a chef’s kiss.”
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“Yuri!!! On Ice” This is such a cute series, I love all the characters and their development, and Victor and Yuri are just the cutest!”
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“Blue Castle” this is so cool. There were several moments that touched me to the core! It's incredibly different from most sports anime, and it's a truly exciting watch.”
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“Spy x Family” this is fucking amazing. It's so great that I don't always cry like I do when I watch it Jujutsu Kaisenbut still enough action to keep me going.”
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“I thought volleyball was boring until I watched Haikyuu!! The characters and their development were amazing, the matches were exciting, the animation was fantastic, and it was a fun and emotional experience! I remember holding my breath, sitting on the edge of my seat watching them play.”
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“The Catastrophic Life of Saiki K. it was the first anime I watched and it made me a fan. I love the characters and how wild they are. I laughed the whole way.”
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“This does a great job portraying LGBT characters. Mafayu and Uenoyama's relationship was amazing and I loved all the characters. It made me laugh and cry; It's an amazing ride.”
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“What stuck with me and continues to have an impact is Murder class. I had heard good things about it before, but I didn’t start watching it until I saw it air on Toonami about four years ago.”
Do you have a favorite anime (or animated series) that completely blew your mind, and what part was it? It's okay if some people like the same show; we all like different things about it. Share in the comments or use the anonymous form.
