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byApharadiss
Sep 17 2025, 5:02 AM | Updated Sep 17, 2025 5:20 AM
anime i think stand out from the norms by adding unique elements such as vibrant colors, irl shots, special animation, soundtrack, op/ed, focuses on dialogue, screenplay etc.
Bakemonogatari
TV, 2009, 15 eps Me:- Author:10
this whole series is filled with experimental stuff
- heavily dialogue focused
- seemingly random visuals
- great soundtrack
Shoushimin Series
TV, 2024, 10 eps Me:- Author:10
- irl+animation in both seasons endings
- mood set by the lack of soundtrack and incredibly beautiful simple characters; good animation
- best 'simple but not' character designs
- heavily dialogue focused; seiyuu voice acting feels very natural
Sonny Boy
TV, 2021, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
- lack of soundtrack felt especially in the first episode, but when the soundtrack does come in, it's beautiful.
- sets the eerie mood of the worlds with a simplistic style and characters
- no opening theme, ending theme is just credits + great song
- storytelling through silent shots; leaves a lot to interpretation
Tu Bian Yingxiong X
ONA, 2025, 24 eps Me:- Author:10
- animation switches between 3d and 2d
- last ep best animation ever
- both op and ed hint at the plot without revealing too much; also pretty
- extra themesong for every character
- storytelling through build-up
- colorful 2d style is my favorite
Shiguang Dailiren
ONA, 2021, 11 eps Me:- Author:10
- rotoscoped dance in op
- storytelling through build-up & cliffhangers
- king of cliffhangers blended perfectly with the ed song
- extra character songs
Mononoke
TV, 2007, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
- paper filter over the animation>>>
- colorful and trippy
Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei
TV, 2010, 11 eps Me:- Author:10
- unique simplistic style
- storytelling through visuals
- trippy
Beastars
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
- best 3dcg animation
- stop-motion style in op
- 2d simplistic style in ed
Trigun Stampede
TV, 2023, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
- great 3d animation
Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite
TV, 2024, 25 eps Me:- Author:10
- scientific fiction
- mc is a concept carried from generation to generation
- op changes as the mc changes
- breathtaking starry sky shots
- dialogue focused
Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu
TV, 2025, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
- irl+animation blend in ed
- amazing directing of horror shots & eerie mood setting
- contrast between the vibrant colors of the landscape and horror parts adds immersion
Kotonoha no Niwa
Movie, 2013, 1 ep Me:- Author:9
- silent storytelling
- realistic rainy landscape & sound
[Oshi no Ko]
TV, 2023, 11 eps Me:- Author:10
- 'sparkliest' style
- everything from colors, lineart, eye sparkles, expressions, voice acting is perfect
- eye candy
Yofukashi no Uta
TV, 2022, 13 eps Me:- Author:10
- colorful background indicating mood of scene
- beautiful starry sky shots
- unique angle shots
Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi
TV, 2021, 11 eps Me:- Author:10
- extremely colorful
- changes colors, even the lineart
- psychedelic op
Mekakucity Actors
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
- colorful style (including background)
- split-shot storytelling
- extra character vocaloid songs
Hamatora The Animation
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
- colorful animation
No Game No Life
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
- extra colorful
Great Pretender
TV, 2020, 23 eps Me:- Author:10
- colorful animation & style
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
- colorful unique animation effects
- character focus
Fumetsu no Anata e
TV, 2021, 20 eps Me:- Author:10
- character growth
- great concept & pacing
Takopii no Genzai
ONA, 2025, 6 eps Me:- Author:10
- more anime should do animation like this
Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV, 2019, 26 eps Me:- Author:10
- really vibrant animation effects
- unique style
Doukyuusei
Movie, 2016, 1 ep Me:- Author:10
- beautiful smooth animation
- voice acting stands out
Heike Monogatari
TV, 2022, 11 eps Me:- Author:10
- historical fiction
- beautiful style
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
TV, 2016, 13 eps Me:- Author:10
- heavily dialogue focused
- old-style simple animation
- voice acting stands out (duh, it's rakugo)
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san
TV, 2024, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
- eye candy style
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2
TV, 2025, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
- ep 9 has irl+animation blend
- unique style in ed

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