The ‘90s was a great decade for Japanese cartoons or anime as it is more popularly known. A lot of the anime series released in those 10 years before the turn of the century were hailed as the pinnacle of Japanese cartoon filmmaking. From storylines to animation, anime in the ‘90s has stamped itself into pop culture immortality reaching far beyond the shores of Japan. Here are a few titles you have to check out (if you haven’t yet) right now.
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The Vision of Escaflowne
A high school varsity track and field athlete finds herself whisked away to a beautiful yet war-torn land where she befriends a reluctant prince, a dashing rebel leader, and a gang of pirates. The adventure is so magical, you’ll allow it to take you along for the ride. It has a very unique take on robots and dragons as well.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Probably the most critically-acclaimed anime title of its generation, this masterpiece is not your average mecha series. The characters are severely flawed, and the level of violence is uncomfortably high. The plot is absurdly bleak, but it all works in tandem with flawless art and animation.
Cowboy Bebop
This is more of a serial, with many engaging stories and a central plot that reveals itself in the middle and at the end. “Cowboy Bebop” is fast, exciting, and funny. The soundtrack though is what sets this anime apart. Jazz, bebop, and other fast-paced compositions accompany Spike and company throughout their amazing space adventures.
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Ronald Ozer is anime-enthusiast law student based in California. For more about him and the stuff he loves, follow him on Twitter.
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