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My top five anime for the decade. It was pretty difficult deciding which anime I liked the most. These are pretty easy to get into and shows some of the best of what anime has to offer. Even people who don’t like anime much should be able to enjoy these because they’re so good.

Mushi-shi is one of my favorite anime and something I always recommend when anyone asks what to watch. I don’t see how anyone can hate it. It’s something I rewatch every once in a while just to keep it fresh in my mind. The story is really unique and interesting even though the description might sound boring.

Kino’s Journey felt a bit similar to Mushi-shi for some reason. The main character is a traveler and it’s episodic but that’s all they have in common. Still, anyone who likes Mushi-shi will probably enjoy Kino’s Journey. The art style might be a bit weird but it doesn’t really get in the way. The second movie looked really good though and I wish the series was animated in the same style. And everyone loves a reverse trap with a gun and talking motorcycle.

Gurren Lagann. This was a very simple anime filled with cliches but this series showed why they became cliched. It’s just manly hot blooded robots beating up robots. Sometimes they beat up furries too. Every episode was great, except for maybe episode 4. And the final episodes were just heroic. I think the music made all the difference. “Liberate me from Hell” was especially memorable. And alot of the phrases were just so catchy like “Believe in me who believes in you”!

Baccano has a great cast of characters. It’s chaotic at first, with so many characters introduced in the first episode but after a while you begin to connect the dots. I wish there was more of this. It’s based on a novel so the anime has more material to work with but it doesn’t look like there will be anything new. Which is okay because it ended in a pretty decent way. Also has Rail Tracer, one of the coolest characters ever.


Gintama is my favorite on-going longest running anime series. Its around 190 episodes now which is also the longest anime series I’ve watched up to date. And I love every episode. It might have a slow start to some people but for those who read the manga, they already know what to expect. It’s the type of show that just gets better the more you watch. And all those joke spin-off projects they bring up in the anime would be so good as a full series or movie.

There’s many other shows that I would add to anime of the decade but these are the five I liked the most. The type I watch over and over again. I would also add The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya but the second episode made me so angry. Hopefully the movie will redeem it.


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Thanks for the ‘What 2009 meant for Ningin and Asian Pop Culture’ article Jinra!


i’ve never seem any of these lol


Heart Breaker MV is like .. the BEST!


Oh man, mind as well put up my 10 best songs of 2009

1. Sorry Sorry
2. It’s You
3. Heartbreaker
4. Tell me your wish
5. MUZIK
6. Bo Peep Bo Peep
7. Abracadbra
8. Ring Ding Dong
9. Heart Beat
10. I Don’t care (Reggage Remix)


TOP 10 Ningin Stories of 2009; is also the most memorable! smile

Good stuff.


I watched the anime and read the manga. Didn’t like Greed Island and the anime stopped in the middle of it when I stopped watching.


^ Yeah, my bad on Cowboy Bepop. Have you ever read/seen Hunter X Hunter, Myles?


Lilsparky67 - 01/01/10 7:17 am

What about Death Note, Hajime no Ippo, Code Geass, Full Metal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop, Monster, Azumanga Daioh, Hunter X Hunter, and so forth?

I only read the manga for Ippo, Death note and Monster. Didn’t like Code Geass or Azumanga Daioh anime, the manga for Azumanga was much better. And Cowboy Bebop was last decade besides the movie so I wanted to include other stuff. FMA, Ippo and Monster would probably belong to the list though.


Lilsparky67 - 01/01/10 7:17 am

What about Death Note, Hajime no Ippo, Code Geass, Full Metal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop, Monster, Azumanga Daioh, Hunter X Hunter, and so forth?

death note is awesome! :D


i know kpop has gone through so much this is prob the worst year


1. TVXQ (Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun, and Jaejoong) and Super Junior (Hankyung) trying to opt out of their contract: SM needs to get it together and catch up with the times.

2. Jaebum Leaves Korea-2PM: I was sad when I heard this.

3. Lee Byung Hun Sleeps with a Girl: Just treat the woman right-do her justice.

4. UEE Nude Issue: Netizens did something good for once.

5. G-Dragon faces plagiarism and sexual content in concert: Again, Korea needs to keep up with the times and G-Dragon, check your work next time please.


What about Death Note, Hajime no Ippo, Code Geass, Full Metal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop, Monster, Azumanga Daioh, Hunter X Hunter, and so forth?


Hm...I’ve only heard and or watched some of these titles.


JinraIlustrisimo - 12/28/09 7:25 am
karens2 - 12/28/09 3:33 am
JinraIlustrisimo - 12/27/09 9:21 pm

Aw man, needs more G-Dragon.

True

Who would you have on your list Karen?

My list is rather-ly long raspberry!


did they ever reveal who it was?


^ Oh I remember something about that. Don’t know what happened.


Oh, what about that celeb having intercourse 3 times with an under aged girl (it was paid)… hmmm…


So many things happened this year in Kpop. It had it’s ups and downs, but it was still an amazing year. I can’t wait for 2010!


hmm. top pop acts of the decade? I agree with most of yours (although I have never heard of Tata Young and Lee Hom Wang). I think DBSK/Tohoshinki deserver a place on the list. I am not a fan of them, but you can’t deny the mega-popularity that group has received in all of Asia. for me, Utada is my number 1 ( First Love is amazing!!! plus, she was also my first bit of asian music).

here is my top 10 list: Utada, BoA, Ayumi Hamasaki, Rain, Namie Amuro, DBSK/Tohoshinki, Wonder Girls, Kumi Koda, arashi, se7en


you chose good games lillian smile


Great list for top asian pop acts of the decade Jinra. Yes, I would have bashed you if BoA wasn’t number one.


You extended your Top MVs list Danny raspberry
I’ve only watched some of them XD


Great list!
Here’s a list of the people who were infected by Swine flu in just the Korean music section alone Thanks to Kbites:

Swine flu infestation!
Kim HyunJoong
Jo Kwon
K Will
Lee Seung Gi
JongHyun
Onew
TaeMin
WheeSung
Alexander
Lee Joon
Amber
Sulli
Krystal
Kim Joon
Thunder


EOTY Asian pop acts of the decade:
AHA, you fear the wrath of BoA or her fans? XD!?? BoA hit you with an SUV escalade if she wasn’t on top the list, haha. Oh wait, that’s tigers wife XD

Yep I agree on Charice too, Although a bit new she definitely is star material!


EoTY: Top Asian Pop Acts of the Decade:

I’m glad you mentioned Charice. Unlike other artists, Charice gained not only in one or two countries but worldwide recognition with a completely unknown background. Props to her.


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