8 Most Influential Anime Of The 90s
Good time to evoke otaku nostalgia
Even after more than twenty years since their release, some anime are still able to attract new fans. FROM Sailor Moon until Yu Yu Hakusho and Dragon Ballthese and many other works have become real icons 90s.
In this list, we highlight 8 most influential anime of this decade. Verify!
Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon couldn’t create a concept “magic girl”, but was responsible for its popularization around the world. Written and illustrated Naoko Takeuchi between 1991 and 1997the story revolves around the revived defenders of a kingdom that is once again threatened by the forces of evil.
already anime reached the public 1992. In addition to iconic visuals Sailor Senshior better “warriors dressed as sailors”, anime marked a generation with long scenes of transformation and abilities that would impress any child.
Since its launch, the production has received several film adaptations, live-action series, plays, remakes, and revivals.
Yu Yu Hakusho
It is impossible not to talk about the influential anime of the 90s and forget about Yu Yu Hakusho. Created Yoshihiro Togashi in nineteen ninetythe production was adapted into an anime in 1992 and on air until 1994. And even nearly thirty years after its finale was televised, Yu Yu Hakusho is still able to attract new fans.
in it we follow Yusuke Urameshi, a delinquent who, in an act of altruism, gets hit by a car and tragically dies. The only problem is that the attitude was so amazing that there is no place in heaven or hell for Yusuke. Now, having learned about the existence of this spiritual world, the boy becomes involved in several adventures.
Dragon Ball Z
Creation Akira Toriyama no introductions. Published for the first time in 1988anime reached the public in 1989but marked the entire 90s, creating many of the rules that are still used in the genre shonen.
Success anime spawned numerous releases, including 17 films, 148 gamesmostly released in Japan and even an adaptation live action American. The latter is deliberately ignored by fans.
Cowboy Bebop
Soundtrack, animation, plot. Cowboy Bebop managed to mark a generation by maintaining a high level of quality in all its specifications. Only two volumes were originally published. Hajime Yatate built a world full of action and adventure.
The story was eventually adapted into 1998 for television and 26 episodeswe know the history Spike Spiegel and your partner jet blacktwo bounty hunters travel the solar system on the edge of a spaceship. bop.
Card Thief Sakura
Responsible for several gems of the 90s, CLAMP marked this decade with magical girls, androids, spirits and Japanese culture. Among so many performances, Card Collector Sakura was one of the most notable on his resume.
Published between 1996 and 2000anime released in 1998 And don’t stop there. AT 2016History Sakura Kinomoto was taken from the manga and part of it was adapted into anime in 2018.
In it, we follow Sakura, an elementary school student who accidentally releases 52 magic cards after opening the mysterious book.
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Yu-Gi-Oh! It was a real stroke of luck for Konami. Created Kazuki Takahashi in 1996the manga followed the story Yugi Muto, a shy boy who loves all kinds of games. Only after a few chapters did such concepts as millennium mystery and the rules of the game Yu-Gi-Oh! were created.
Leaving aside most of the mysticism, anime since 1998 has been completely based on the development and popularization of the card game, creating an extensive franchise with games, various anime and even films.
pokemon
Pokémon marked the generation of the 90s not only with games for gameboy and Nintendo 64. The franchise spans many genres, from card games to short films, books, manga and anime.
First adventure episode Ash Ketchum was released in 1997 and remains on the air to this day. FROM total 24 seasons, we follow the path of a boy and his relentless quest to become a Pokémon master. Even with the end of the Ketchum era, the anime promises to stay active with new main characters. 2023.
neon genesis evangelion
neon genesis evangelion it is a work that has made an impression, is making an impression, and it seems that it will always make an impression on the public. With a vast universe and intricate history, work Hideaki Anno the only one on this list to reach number one in television and only number two in the world of manga.
Launched in 1995the series tells about the post-apocalyptic world, history Shinji Ikari and intense struggle with powerful beings called angels. The success was so great that the franchise unfolded in various projects, from manga with alternative stories to films, remakes and reboots from anime.
Source: Legiao Dos Herois