CATDOLL: Japanese media selected the "Top Ten True Animation Masterpieces" and they are all heart-wrenching masterpieces

Japan releases a lot of animation works every year, but there are not too many that can be called classics, and even fewer that can be called "masterpieces". To be called a masterpiece, you still have to consider many aspects, but some animations can always show up in any kind of selection, and such works can also be regarded as masterpieces. Recently, a Japanese media selected the "Top Ten True Masterpieces of Animation", and everyone found that they were all old faces, but many works are famous for being heartbreaking and depressing. It seems that heartbreaking can always make people remember it deeply. Let's take a look at what works are there.

10th place: Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion

The work is set in an imaginary world. As a member of the royal family, Lelouch conceals his identity and attends school in Area 11, which used to be Japan. One day, he encounters a mysterious girl named CC...

When this work was broadcasted that year, it triggered an unimaginable viewing frenzy. Especially because the character design was done by CLAMP, it won more popularity for the characters. At the same time, the way the plot develops is also unimaginable. To this day, many people are still looking forward to the arrival of the sequel.

No. 9: "Planetary Voyage"

The work is set in the world of 2070, when humans have entered the universe and the development of space resources has become a business model. The protagonist's dream is to get his own spaceship and start saving money. But one day, the arrival of a newcomer changes the protagonist's life...

The most commendable thing about this work is probably the fascinating plot, right? The plot styles of the first half and the second half are completely different, so there are many controversies. And the ending is also very enjoyable.

8. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

A high school student named Kyon, who is content with an ordinary life, meets a strange high school girl named Haruhi Suzumiya on the first day of school. She claims that she is only friends with aliens, people from another world, people with super powers, and people from the future. She is asked by her to form an SOS group, which makes her busy every day. However, behind this seemingly ordinary life, there are unexpected developments.

It has been 10 years since this animation was broadcast. In the early days of its broadcast, the official broadcast was out of order, which caused a lot of controversy. Of course, in addition to its originality, the high quality of the work is also recognized by everyone. It can be said to be one of the most representative works of the first decade of this century.

No. 7: "Peak of Time"

Humans originally wanted to go to the universe, but they were attacked by "space monsters". To this end, humans created humanoid weapons to fight against space monsters. The protagonist's goal is to become a robot driver, and he has received harsh training for this purpose...

This work debuted in the form of an OVA in 1988, and "passion" runs through the entire work. The performances of the characters in the play can make us burst into tears just by watching it.

6. CLANNAD

The protagonist Okazaki Tomoya gave up his original basketball dream because of an injury. One day, he met Furukawa Nagisa, who was trying to revive the drama club. The two of them lived a fulfilling campus life with their friends. But soon, they had to consider their future...

This work is adapted from the love game of the same name, and many people cried after watching it, so there is a saying that "CLANNAD is life." Although the style of painting tends to be cute, it can definitely resonate with everyone.

5. "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex"

The work is set in 2030 and tells the story of a highly developed information society. Here, a lot of information can be directly transmitted into the brain, but at the same time, it also causes many complex criminal problems. In order to deal with these criminal incidents, Public Security Section 9 launched an action...

This work has delicate drawings, charming characters, and unforgettable plots. It can be said that it is a high-quality work from all angles. In addition, many plots in the work will be beyond our expectations, so even adults can find fun in it.

4. Steins;Gate

University student Rintaro Okabe used a place in Akihabara as his research room. One day, he was attending a meeting with his friends and found a girl lying in a pool of blood. When Okabe was about to tell his friends about this, he suddenly had an inexplicable feeling in his heart...

This work is adapted from the game of the same name, and the protagonist Okabe travels through many parallel worlds and finally solves the problem. However, he also made great sacrifices in the process. The animation not only has an unexpected development, but the performance effect is also perfect.

Third place: Bakemonogatari

The protagonist, Koyomi Araragi, is a senior high school student. One day in May, he learned the secret of his classmate, Kuroni Senjougahara, whom he had never communicated with before. The secret was that "she had almost no weight." After that, Koyomi Araragi met an incredible crab. So what was the truth?

This work is adapted from the novel of the same name by Nisio Isin, and the animation is produced by SHAFT, which is known for its high standards. In the animation, the huge lines in the original work are perfectly reflected in the picture, creating an irresistible charm. In addition to "Bakemonogatari", other works in the "Monogatari" series are also well received.

Second place: "Puella Magi Madoka Magica"

Junior high school student Madoka Kaname lives a happy life with her family and friends every day. But one day, she met a mysterious white creature. The creature's name is Kyubey. Not only can it speak human language, but it also asks Madoka if she wants to become a magical girl. Madoka is confused about this, but then she meets a senior who is active as a magical girl, and she begins to have the urge to become a magical girl.

This work was broadcasted in 2011. It was completely different from what people imagined before the broadcast, so it had a great impact on the audience. It can be said to be the most noteworthy work of the year. In addition to ordinary anime fans, many people in the entertainment industry are also fans of this work. The theatrical version produced later also received rave reviews.

The first "Neon Genesis Evangelion"

This work tells the story of an imaginary world. After the catastrophe in 2000, the human population is only 50% of the past. In 2015, the protagonist Shinji Ikari is suddenly summoned by his estranged father and asked to drive a giant robot to fight against the enemy called the Angel. Although Shinji was reluctant to accept such a mission at first, the crisis did not allow him to hesitate.

This work was broadcast in 1995 and caused a strong response. The theatrical series is still going on today and its popularity has not diminished at all. Although the painting technology was not mature at that time, many details were even used by some magazines for explanation. It can be said to be the most classic animation in the past 30 years.