Crunchyroll Essential Anime: Fan Favorites, Memorable Masterpieces, and Cult Classics

by Patrick Macias, Samuel Sattin

Overview

An insightful guide to the under-explored medium of anime, Crunchyroll's Essential Anime features 50 influential and unforgettable anime series and films that have left an undeniable impact on our culture.

More than just a list of anime to watch, Essential Anime digs into the distinct stories of the creators and studios behind the making of these must-see anime titles, as well as the personal connections and importance they hold with anime fans around the world. With commentary on anime's history and lasting appeal, recommendation lists, and hundreds of stunning images, Crunchyroll's Essential Anime is an indispensable guide for anime lovers and fans, offering an entertaining and moving narrative about anime's true impact on pop culture.

Ranging from classic and modern series and films this official guide will explore iconic and must-see:

•  Feature films: Akira (1988), Princess Mononoke (1997), Millennium Actress (2001), Metropolis (2001), Tekkonkinkreet (2006), Sword of the Stranger (2007), Summer Wars (2009), and Your Name (2016)
•  Series: Astro Boy (1963), Lupin the 3rd (1967), Macross (1982), Ranma 1/2 (1989), Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), Dragon Ball Z (1989), Sailor Moon (1992), Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997), Pokémon​ (1997), One Piece (1999),  K-On! (2007), Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009), Sword Art Online (2012), Yuri On Ice!!! (2016), My Hero Academia (2018), and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019)
• And more!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762472437
Publisher:	Running Press Book Publishers
Publication date:	04/05/2044
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Patrick Macias is the editor in chief of Otaku USA magazine, the founding editor of Crunchyroll News, and the author of numerous books about Japanese pop culture including TokyoScope: The Japanese Cult Film Companion. In addition to contributing liner notes to the Criterion Collection and Arrow Video, he also wrote the original story for the anime series URAHARA which was simulcast globally in 2017. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Patrick now lives in Tokyo, Japan.

Samuel Sattin is a writer and coffee addict. He adapted the Academy Award Nominated film WolfWalkers into a graphic novel, and is the writer of forthcoming books such as Buzzing and Side Quest. His previously published books include Legend, Bezkamp, and The Silent End. Additionally, his non-fiction work has appeared in The Nib, NPR, and elsewhere, and he works in animation development. Graduating with an MFA in Comics from California College of the Arts and a Creative Writing MFA from Mills College, he now lives in Oakland, California with his wife/assassin and two cats. Learn more at www.samuelsattin.com

Crunchyroll, the world's most popular anime brand, connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with 360-degree experiences.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Introduction ix

Astro Boy Samuel Sattin 2

Speed Racer Patrick Macias 8

Lupin the Third: Part I Patrick Macias 12

Space Battleship Yamato Patrick Macias 17

Mobile Suit Gundam Patrick Macias 21

Super Dimension Fortress Macross Patrick Macias 26

Vampire Hunter D Samuel Sattin 29

Fist of the North Star Samuel Sattin 34

Akira Patrick Macias 38

Ranma ½ Samuel Sattin 42

Dragon Ball Z Joseph Luster 47

Sailor Moon Ivy Noelle Weir 51

Ninja Scroll Patrick Macias 55

Memories Samuel Sattin 59

Neon Genesis Evangelion Patrick Macias 64

Ghost in the Shell Samuel Sattin 69

Revolutionary Girl Utena Briana Lawrence 74

Pokémon Samuel Sattin 79

Princess Mononoke Samuel Sattin 84

Cardcaptor Sakura Samuel Sattin 89

Cowboy Bebop Samuel Sattin 94

Serial Experiments Lain Samuel Sattin 99

One Piece Joseph Luster 104

FLCL Samuel Sattin 108

Metropolis Patrick Macias 112

Millennium Actress Patrick Macias 115

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Patrick Macias 119

Nana Patrick Macias 123

Death Note Samuel Sattin 126

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Kara Dennison 130

Ouran High School Host Club Ivy Noelle Weir 135

Tekkonkinkreet Samuel Sattin 139

Naruto Shippuden Joseph Luster 144

Sword of the Stranger Samuel Satttn 148

Gurren Lagann Patrick Macias 152

Summer Wars Patrick Macias 156

Redline Matt Schley 160

Puella Magi Madoka Magica Briana Lawrence 164

K-On! Kara Dennison 169

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Samuel Sattin 173

Attack on Titan Patrick Macias 178

Sword Art Online Patrick Macias 182

In This Corner of the World Deb Aoki 186

Mob Psycho 100 Patrick Macias 189

My Hero Academia Samuel Sattin 193

Yuri!!! on Ice Michelle Liu 198

Your Name Samuel Sattin 203

Land of the Lutrous Samuel Sattin 208

Devilman Crybaby Patrick Macias 212

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Patrick Macias 216

Acknowledgments 221

Index 223

About the Authors 227