One year ago I was strong believer of the pseudo-fact that cartoons and animated media are for kids. There are many who believe in this pseudo-fact. Somehow, I started watching Detroit Metal City, anticipating that I will regret watching it. But, luckily it was just opposite. DMC became the first anime I watched and it was followed by death-note, Naruto, Bleach and many others. My point? Every animated movie or TV-series is not (only) for kids. There are many which explicitly target mature viewers.
This is the list of five Anime series based on corresponding Manga Series that everybody should give a try (trying to be a bit diplomatic here. should be read as must-watch).
1. Naruto & Naruto Shippuden
Twelve-years before the start of our story, a mighty demon called the nine-tail-fox attacked the Hidden-Leaf-Village. All the shinobis gathered to defend their home. And, Leader of the village, The Fourth-Hokage died during the battle, while sealing the Nine-Tail-Fox inside a new-born child. The name of this child was Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto has a dream of becoming the Hokage (lit. meaning Shadow of Fire), who is the leader of the village, regarded as the strongest shinobi. What awaits Naruto on his path to becoming the strongest in the village?
The story is based on the manga titled Naruto by Kishimoto Masashi. Manga has a time skip at chapter-238. The anime titled Naruto is based on chapter 1-238 and Naruto Shippuden is based on whatever comes next.
This is an ongoing-story (meaning, it is not yet complete). But I am sure you will enjoy reading the manga and watching the anime. Watch the Anime Naruto and then start reading Manga from chapter-235. Once you have finished the manga, start Naruto Shippuden.
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2. Detroit Metal City
A simple boy Negishi, whose favorite music genre is Swedish-Pop, moves to Tokyo from his village. He aspires to join a band of his favorite genre after completing his college. But, what he was unaware of until now is that he has a split personality Krauser-II, who is lead singer of a Death-Metal band “Detroit Metal City”. DMC has great fan following and its genre is direct opposite of Swedish-Pop. Negishi tries to satisfy both personalities. How will he do that?
This is an ongoing-manga, while a 12-episode anime series is huge-fun to watch. I will advise you to watch the anime first and then read the manga, if you are interested.
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3. Death Note
One Day an extraordinarily intelligent boy Yagami Light, finds a Death-Note. Anyone whose name is written in this book will die soon. Circumstances and time of death can be specified and the death follows accordingly. Yagami with his crude sense of justice, decides to use the notebook as a weapon against crime. Under alias of Kira, he starts punishing the criminals who have not been punished properly for their sins. Meanwhile, to deal with rapid rise in death of the criminals in custody, Japan hires an equally intelligent detective called “L”. The fight now begins between the two with equal prowess. Who will win? Who will die? What kind of death awaits them?
This is a completed series. You can watch anime or read manga. Do whatever you like, it doesn’t matter. The soundtracks in anime give an extra edge to the mind game, and i think you will like it.
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4. Bleach
Kurosaki Ichigo, a high-school boy, who can see ghosts, becomes a Shinigami (Death-God) after absorbing power from Kuchiki Rukia. Kuchiki Rukia, being stripped off of her powers, asks Ichigo to complete her Shinigami duties. What lies ahead for Ichigo in this dangerous Shinigami business? Find out in this excellent Anime and not-so-excellent manga.
Most of the popularity of bleach is due to its action scenes. The storyline is excellent up to first 60 anime-episodes and then the plot kind of falls apart. But still the music and action scenes of Bleach are worth watching.
This is an ongoing-series.
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5. Dance in The Vampire Bund
After centuries in hiding, the queen of all the vampires, Mina Tepes shocks the world by declaring the construction of a Vampire Bund on an artificial island near Japan. Vampires being wealthy are controlling Japan’s economy. This compels the country to authorize the construction. But, there are others who stand in this noble cause initiated by Mina. Or, is it really a noble cause? Moreover, Mina finds Kaburagi Akira, who since his birth was supposed to be personal guard of her. What will happen to the Vampire Bund? How will this bloody-political dance end?
This is an ongoing-series. Both manga and Anime are good. There are rumors that the anime will only continue for 12 episodes and then will be terminated. But, the manga will still be there to satisfy your thirst for political thrill and action.
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