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[SonicMegaDrive]

Out of pure boredom(as well as my over-whelming curiosity and quest for knowledge), I've compiled this list of anime that I feel are the greatest. I've taken many factor's into account. Most importantly, influence on the genre that each anime represents, as well as popularity and long-lasting appeal.

First and foremost, I do not claim to be an expert on Japanese animation, nor do I work within the industry. I just watch a lot of it. If there are any glaring omissions on this list, I probably just neglected to think about them.

Without further ado, the list:

1. Tetsuwan Atom(Astro Boy)(1962)(Aired on US TV in 1963, several episodes available on home video)
2. Hakujaden(White Snake Legend)(1958) MOVIE (Released in US in 1961 as "Panda and the Magic Serpent)
3. Doraemon(1973)
4. Lupin III(1971) (Original series not released in US, though many episodes of the second series from 1978 are currently on DVD)
5. Space Battleship Yamato(1974) (Broadcast in US as "Starblazers", available on DVD)
6. Mobile Suit Gundam(1979) (Available in English only. Movies 1-3 available in Subtitles)
7. Mazinger Z(1972) (Released on broadcast TV in the mid-late 80's as 'Tranzor Z')
8. Ribbon no Kishi(Princess Knight)(1967) (Dubbed for the US in 1971, but aired only in select markets in the late 70's)
9. Super Dimensional Fortress Macross(1983) (Released in 1985 on US TV as part of 'Robotech'. Also available in uncut, subtitled format on DVD)
10. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind(1984) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
11. My Neighbor Totoro(1988) (Available on dub-only DVD. Billingual DVD available Late 05/Early 06)
12. Sazae-San(1969)
13. Neon Genesis Evangelion(1995) (Available on DVD)
14. Tetsujin 28-go(Gigantor)(1965) (Aired on US TV in 1966)
15. Galaxy Express 999(1978) (TV series not released in US, as far as I know, but the two feature films have been available on home video)
16. Mahotsukai Sally(Sally the Witch)(1966)
17. Rose of Versailles(1979)
18. Captain Harlock(1978) (Released by Harmony Gold on TV in 1985)
19. Saiyuki(Journey to the West/Alakazam the Great) (1960) MOVIE(Released in US theatres in 1963 as 'Alakazam the Great')
20. Dr. Slump(1980)
21. Dog of Flanders(1975)
22. Future Boy Conan(1978)
23. Urusei Yatsura(1981) (Available on DVD, also aired on broadcast TV in select markets)
24. Ashita no Joe(1970)
25. Castle of Cagliostro(1979) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
26. Attack no. 1(1969)
27. Cyborg 009(1968)
28. Hokuto No Ken(Fist of the North Star)(1986) (Available on DVD)
29. Shonen Sarutobi Sasuke(The Adventures of Little Samurai)(1959) MOVIE
30. 8 Man(1963) (Aired on TV in 1966)
31. Mobile Suit Z Gundam(1985) (Available on DVD)
32. Laputa: Castle in the Sky(1986) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
33. Gatchaman(1972) (Available on DVD, broadcast as "Battle of the Planets" on TV in 1978, and as "G-Force" on Cartoon Network in 1995)
34. Akira(1988) MOVIE (Released in US Theaters in 1989, available on DVD)
35. Dragon Ball(1986) (Available on DVD, first 13 episodes broadcast in 1995)
36. Cutie Honey(1973)
37. Heidi, Girl of the Alps(1974) (An English dub does exist, but has never aired on US TV nor is it available on home video)
38. Jungle Taitei(Kimba the White Lion/Jungle Emperor Leo)(1966) (Aired on US TV in 1966 as 'Kimba the White Lion')
39. Barefoot Gen(1983) MOVIE (Available on DVD, though it is out of print)
40. Maison Ikkoku(1986) (Available on DVD)
41. Dragon Ball Z(1989) (Available on DVD, broadcast on TV in 1996)
42. Getta Robo(1974) (Broadcast on TV in 1980 as 'Starvengers', a part of Force Five. Several episodes available on home video)
43. Saint Seiya(1986) (First half available on DVD)
44. Cat's Eye(1983)
45. World Masterpiece Theater(1974)
46. Touch(1985)
47. Crayon Shin-Chan(1992)
48. Megazone 23(1986) OAV (Available on DVD)
49. Wings of Honneamise(1987) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
50. Kimagure Orange Road(1987) (Available on DVD)
51. Obake no Q-Taro(1971)
52. Grave of the Fireflies(1988) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
53. Yu-Gi-Oh!(1998) (Broadcast on TV in 2001, available on Dubbed DVD, several episodes available in Subtitled Japanese DVD)
54. Macross Plus(1995) OAV (Available on DVD)
55. Kiki's Delivery Service(1989) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
56. Patlabor the Movie(1989) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
57. Pokemon(1997) (Broadcast on TV in 1998, most episodes available on Dub DVD)
58. Horus, Prince of the Sun(1968) MOVIE (Broadcast on TBS in 1985 as 'Little Norse Prince Valiant'. Not available on video)
59. Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack(1988) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
60. Sailor Moon(1992) (Broadcast on TV in 1995. Avalable on DVD)
61. Cleopatra(1970) MOVIE (Released in US Theateres as "Cleopatra, Queen of Sex")
62. Cream Lemon(1984) OAV
63. Aim for the Ace!(1973)
64. Devilman(1972)
65. Gegege no Kitaro(1968)
66. Panda! Go, Panda!(1972) Short MOVIE (Available on DVD)
67. Mach Go Go Go(Speed Racer)(1967) (Broadcast on TV in 1967 as "Speed Racer", available on dub DVD)
68. Kyoujin no Hoshi(Star of the Giants(1968)
69. Aim for the Top! Gunbuster(1988) OAV (Available on out-of-print VHS)
70. Yu Yu Hakusho(1992) (Available on DVD)
71. Magical Princess Minky Momo(1980)
72. Ghost in the Shell(1995) MOVIE (Released in theateres in 1996, available on DVD)
73. Bubblegum Crisis(1987) OAV (Available on DVD)
74. Tenchi Muyo!(1992) OAV (Available on DVD)
75. Legend of the Galactic Heroes(1988) OAV/TV
76. Ah! My Goddess(1992) OAV (Available on DVD)
77. Arcadia of My Youth(1982) MOVIE (Available on VHS)
78. Tenshi no Tamago(Angel's Egg)(1985) MOVIE
79. Cardcaptor Sakura(1998) (Available on DVD, broadcast as 'Cardcaptors' in 2000)
80. Aura Battler Dunbine(1983) (Available on DVD)
81. Armored Trooper VOTOMS(1983) (Available on DVD)
82. Mobile Police Patlabor(1989) (Available on DVD)
83. Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water(1990) (Available on DVD)
84. The Vision of Escaflowne(1996) (Available on DVD)
85. Revolutionary Girl Utena(1997) (Available on DVD)
86. FLCL(1999) OAV (Available on DVD)
87. The Master Cat/Puss in Boots(1969) MOVIE (Released on home video in 1982 by Titan Productions as 'The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots')
88. Rurouni Kenshin(1996) (Available on DVD)
89. Ranma 1/2(1989) (Available on DVD)
90. Record of Lodoss War(1990) OAV (Available on DVD)
91. Spirited Away(2001) MOVIE (Released in US Theater in 2003, Available on DVD)
92. Detective Conan(1996) (Available on DVD)
93. Cowboy Bebop(1998) (Available on DVD)
94. Irresponsible Captain Tylor(1993)9 (Available on DVD)
95. One Piece(1999) (Broadcast on Cartoon Network in 2004, available on dub DVD in late 2005)
96. Naruto(2002)
97. UNICO(1981) MOVIE (Dubbed into english in the mid-80's and released on Home Video. However, it is extremely rare)
98. Project A-Ko(1986) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
99. Vampire Hunter D(1985) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
100. InuYasha(1999) (Available on DVD)
101. Princess Mononoke(1997) MOVIE (Released in US theaters in 2000, Available on DVD)
102. Captain Tsubasa(1983)
103. City Hunter(1987) (Available on DVD)
104. Tenchi Muyo!(1992) (Available on DVD)
105. Chibi Maruko-Chan(1990)
106. Anne of Green Gables(1978)
107. Magical Star Emi(1985)
108. Dirty Pair(1985) (Original TV series not released in US, though Various OAVs and Movies have been released on DVD)
109. Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer(1984) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
110. Slam Dunk(1993) (Currently being released on DVD)
111. Crusher Joe(1983) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
112. Ideon(1980)
113. Giant Robo(1992) OAV (Available on DVD)
114. Hunter X Hunter(1999)
115. Magic Knight RayEarth(1994) (Available on DVD)
116. The Slayers(1995) (Available on DVD)
117. The Five Star Stories(1989) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
118. Porco Rosso(1992) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
119. Perfect Blue(1998) MOVIE (Released in theaters in 1999, available on DVD)
120. Millenium Actress(2001) MOVIE (Released in theaters in 2002, Available on DVD)
121. Phoenix 2772: Love's Cosmo Zone(1980) MOVIE (Released on Dub home video in late 80's as "Space Firebird 2772")
122. Martian Success Nadesico(1998) (Available on DVD)
123. Hikaru no Go(2001)
124. Jin-Roh(1999) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
125. Urotsukidoji(Legend of the Overfiend)(1987) OAV (Available on DVD)
126. Wicked City(1989) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
127. Hurricane Polymer(1974)
128. Patlabor 2 the Movie(1993) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
129. Kodomo no Omocha(Child's Toy)(1996) (Currently being planned for DVD)
130. DiGi Charat(1999) (Available on DVD)
131. Serial Experiments Lain(1998) (Available on DVD)
132. Otogi Manga Calendar(1962)
133. Ken the Wolf Boy(1963)
134. Arabian Night Sinbad no Boken(Adventures of Sinbad)(1962) MOVIE
135. Casshan(1973)
136. Candy Candy(1976)
137. Tekkaman(1975)
138. Tiger Mask(1969)
139. Kinnikuman(1983)
140. Future GPX Cyber Forumula(1991)
141. Dagger of Kamui(1985) MOVIE (Available on DVD)
142. Area 88(1985) OAV (Part 1 available on DVD. Parts 2 and 3 only available on OOP VHS)
143. Jojo's Bizarre Adventures(1993)
144. Sakura Wars(1997) (Available on DVD)
145. All-Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku (1992) (Available on DVD)
146. Wonder 3(Amazing 3)(1965) (Broadcast on TV in 1967)
147. Babel II(1973)
148. UFO Robo Grendizer(1975) (Broadcast on TV as a part of 'Force Five' as "Grandizer")
149. GoShogun(1981)
150. Robot Carnival(1987) OAV (Availble on OOP VHS)

I'm not sure where I'd put more modern hits like 'The Cat Returns', 'Howl's Moving Castle', 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex', or 'Full Metal Alchemist' since its too early to fortell what kind of impact they will have on the industry.

Comments? Suggestions? Disagreements? Omissions? Share your thoughts.

Edit: I've highlighted the ones that are available in the United States.

 

[distantmantra]

Great list, although I'd put Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam in there somewhere.

 

[ManDudeChild]

What's Doraemon?

 

[distantmantra]

What's Doraemon?

Doraemon is a gigantic robotic cat. The show has been airing since the 70s and is still churning out new episodes.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Great list, although I'd put Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam in there somewhere.

It's #29

What's Doraemon?

#1, Baby!!

here's a good site for some info about Doraemon --> http://www.time.com/time/asia/features/heroes/doraemon.html

 

[border]

What's the point in making a list so ridiculously long? It seems more like the task was "List all good-to-great anime along with some of the crap that turned out really popular".

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

What's the point in making a list so ridiculously long? It seems more like the task was "List all good-to-great anime along with some of the crap that turned out really popular".

There was no real point. I just grouped together the greatest anime that I felt had any influence on the industry and numbered them.

It just so happened I had exactly 110 anime on the list.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

too much old school anime loving there. Honestly some of that 70s stuff just does not hold up.

Greatest and influential are 2 different things. Your list i dont think has much to do with the "greatest"

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

too much old school anime loving there. Honestly some of that 70s stuff just does not hold up.

Greatest and influential are 2 different things. Your list i dont think has much to do with the "greatest"

Your're right that some stuff does not hold up. But everything I put on that list certainly does. At least I think so.

 

[ronito]

And by "quest for knowledge" you mean boredom right???

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Oh, and since I want this to be a great discussion topic, go ahead and list what you feel are the greatest anime. In your mind. You don't even have to list 100 or even 10. Just explain why you feel what you have listed is 'the greatest'. It can be based on anything, influence, popularity...hell, I don't care, the best mecha designs for all I care. Whatever you think constitues 'greatness'.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

And by "quest for knowledge" you mean boredom right???

Wise man once say, "When you have nothing else to do, might as well feed your brain".

 

[distantmantra]

I'd take off Ninja Scroll. Didn't that tank over in Japan?

 

[Tsubaki]

Macross Plus also has no love in Asia. (And I too found it to be junk, soundtrack aside)

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

I'd take off Ninja Scroll. Didn't that tank over in Japan?

It definitely didn't have the same following there as it obtained in the United States.

Still, there is something to be said for its superb animation, interesting storyline, and graphic violence.

Come to think of it, another 'flop' in Japan that did well overseas would be "Battle Angel Alita". Any thoughts on that one?

Edit: Another 'flop', believe it or not: Ghost in the Shell: The Movie.

Though, that did finally become popular in Japan after it did well overseas.

 

[Andy787]

67. Cowboy Bebop(1998)

86. Spirited Away(2001) MOVIE

I'm afraid this list is incorrect. My appologies.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

I'm afraid this list is incorrect. My appologies.

Think they should be placed higher? If so, where?

Or do you disagree that they should be on the list at all(If so, I stronly disagree)

 

[distantmantra]

It definitely didn't have the same following there as it obtained in the United States.

Still, there is something to be said for its superb animation, interesting storyline, and graphic violence.

Come to think of it, another 'flop' in Japan that did well overseas would be "Battle Angel Alita". Any thoughts on that one?

Edit: Another 'flop', believe it or not: Ghost in the Shell: The Movie.

Though, that did finally become popular in Japan after it did well overseas.

I knew that GitS bombed originally in Japan, I just ignored that part since I feel it deserves to be on the list due to it's influence on things.

Ninja Scroll, on the other hand, only has nice animation and excessive violence going for it. I wouldn't call the storyline interesting whatsoever.

 

[norinrad21]

Lupata Castle in the sky
Wings of honneamise
Bubble Gum Crisis 2032
Akira
Ninja Scroll
Lupin III- The Secret of Mamo
Lupin III- Goodbye Lady Liberty
Tank Police
Curse of the Yoma
Princess Mononoke
Perfect Blue
GITS

 

[SteveMeister]

Last Exile!!

 

[Kabuki Waq]

BErserk should be on that list.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Lupin III- The Secret of Mamo

Ah, another 'Mamo' fan. Good to see. The film gets an unfair rap because it's no "Cagliostro". I personally love the story as well as the art style.

Tank Police

Definitely one of the more influential early OAVs.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

BErserk should be on that list.

I was wondering when somebody was going to mention that one.

And I'd almost agree. The only reason I didn't put it on the list is because it's 'relatively' new(1998). Though, that didn't stop me with other modern classics like Naruto and Spirited Away.

I'm not sure about how influential it's been on modern anime. But it does have a humongous fanbase. Actually, it's an unusual anime. Unusual in that, when it first aired back on late-night TV around '98, it had tremendously good ratings for a late-night program.(Much higher than other shows from that period like Vampire Princess Miyu and Outlaw Star). Despite this, it never got a second season, unfortunately.

It'll probably become a classic, if it hasn't already. Where would you place it on the list? #73 sounds about right.

 

[Talas]

1. Doraemon(1973A)
5. Mazinger Z(1972)
6. Ribbon no Kishi(Princess Knight)(1967)
7. Super Dimensional Fortress Macross(1983)
11. Tetsuwan Atom(Astro Boy)(1962)
32. Gatchaman(1972)
35. Dragon Ball(1986)
37. Heidi, Girl of the Alps(1974)
38. Jungle Taitei(Kimba the White Lion/Jungle Emperor Leo)(1966)
42. Dragon Ball Z(1989)
44. Saint Seiya(1986)
95. Captain Tsubasa(1983)

Wow, I used to watch all these when I was a little kid, cool.

That Super Dimensional Fortress Macross was called Robotech, right?

 

[Borys]

Can anyone recommend me something like Ninja Scroll?

Medieval-fantasy (important!) Japan/ China/ Korea with demons, sword battles, NINJAS and that stuff? I don't care if it's hand-drawn from the 70's, 80's or CG from present.

Nudity is NOT welcome, though.

 

[Deleted member 4784]

The topic is greatest/most influential, so what does it matter if he listed some of the older series? Even though you may not think that those older shows "hold up" in comparison to most today, many of them were infact influential for their time and earned their popularity. I mean, when it comes to animation quality alone, many of those older series that used cels actually outshine most of the stuff you see today.

 

[distantmantra]

Medieval-fantasy (important!) Japan/ China/ Korea with demons, sword battles, NINJAS and that stuff? I don't care if it's hand-drawn from the 70's, 80's or CG from present.

Twelve Kingdoms doesn't have ninjas, but you may enjoy it.

 

[GaimeGuy]

I'm still pretty much a newbie when it comes to anime.

Hikaru no Go
Girls Bravo
Midori no Hibi
Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu
Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu DELUXE
Jungle wa Itsumo Hale Nochi Guu Final
DearS
Tokyo Underground
Dragon Ball (dubbed)
Dragon Ball Z (dubbed)

Are all the anime I have watched completely. The only one I can say I honestly thought was bad was Tokyo Underground. It was going well for the first 15-20 episodes, and then it just felt like the producers tried to rush to a finish by episode 26. The final product felt unpolished and incomplete.

I currently am watching Samurai 7 (which I'll finish tonight) and Girls Bravo Season 2, and I have Full Metal Alchemist and Samurai Champloo on my hard drive ready to watch.

In the immediate future, some of the anime I plan to watch are:
All of the Gundam series (although I have no idea in what order I'll watch them)
Yakitate
Naruto
One Piece
Excel Saga
Chobits
Hajimme no Ippo
Speed Grapher
Inuyasha

EDIT: Oh, and I have seen Spirited Away. Great film.

 

[distantmantra]

All of the Gundam series (although I have no idea in what order I'll watch them)

Hi there.

Mobile Suit Gundam
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Then everything else.

 

[bjork]

omg eva is not #1 u homo</reifanboy>

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Can anyone recommend me something like Ninja Scroll?

Medieval-fantasy (important!) Japan/ China/ Korea with demons, sword battles, NINJAS and that stuff? I don't care if it's hand-drawn from the 70's, 80's or CG from present.

Nudity is NOT welcome, though.

OOH! Yotoden: The Movie I think it's called. GREAT OAV series from around 1989-1990 with teriffic animation. I think you'd LOVE it.

 

[WARCOCK]

If it has anything to do with influence, dbz is unmatched imo.

 

[GaimeGuy]

Hi there.

Mobile Suit Gundam
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Then everything else.

That helps. :lol

 

[distantmantra]

That helps. :lol

I'm currently at work and it would take me a while to list everything. Just start with the original Universal Century stuff and go from there.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Hi there.

Mobile Suit Gundam
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Then everything else.

Yep. But to be honest, you don't HAVE to watch ZZ Gundam(Though, its not like you have a choice in that matter, as it hasn't been localized, and probably never will be) to get the full impact of the story. Still, it is an interesting show.

Edit: I also stronly recommend Gundam 0083: Stardust Memories. Great side-story, and really shows what it was like on the side-lines during the war.

In fact, I probably shoulda put that on my list...ah well.

 

[Matlock]

Fuck yeah, #2!

 

[GaimeGuy]

Oh, I also plan to watch the whole Crest of the Stars (Senkai no Senki was the original name, I believe) trillogy (I hear it's a pretty good action anime)

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Do so! Crest of the Stars is a great series(Though a bit short, but that can be a good thing.) It does have a lot of story in the very beginning, but if you can put up with the exposition, you'll be well-rewarded.

 

[distantmantra]

Oh, I also plan to watch the whole Crest of the Stars (Senkai no Senki was the original name, I believe) trillogy (I hear it's a pretty good action anime)

The Crest/Banner of the Stars saga is so not an action show. I absolutely love this series, but if you go in expecting action, you'll be disappointed. Heck, you may fall alseep!

 

[El_Victor]

That list need Hikaru no Go, didn't that anime itself make Igo über popular again?

 

[GaimeGuy]

The Crest/Banner of the Stars saga is so not an action show. I absolutely love this series, but if you go in expecting action, you'll be disappointed. Heck, you may fall alseep!

That's fine, I don't care what genre it is, really, as long as it's good.

I'm also going to watch the whole DB saga in its original, uncut form sometime in the future. I want to see what it was actually like before funi localized it. Especially the music, which is supposedly great.

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Fuck yeah, #2!

Hah, I just realized your avatar is animated.

Actually, I had thought of putting Lupin at #1, since it basically created the 'adult' anime. Buuuuut, Doraemon is tough to top.

 

[distantmantra]

That list need Hikaru no Go, didn't that anime itself make Igo über popular again?

I agree, plus I suggest The Prince of Tennis, unless I missed it.

 

[GaimeGuy]

That list need Hikaru no Go, didn't that anime itself make Igo über popular again?

I'm pretty sure I remember reading reports that Go has became immensely increasingly popular, especially among the youth, in Japan since Hikaru no Go was made. And since that was one of the inspirations for making the anime in the first place, I say well done, Dentsu, Studio Pierrot, and TV Tokyo

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

I agree, plus I suggest The Prince of Tennis, unless I missed it.

I did not put Prince of Tennis on there. My reasons are basically because it's still really new(Which is a shitty excuse, I know).

Though, I did put a lot of great sports anime on there like Touch, Captain Tsubasa(My favorite), Slam Dunk, and Ashitu no Joe.

 

[DrForester]

Nice list. Just going into your bit about influence a few changed I'd make...


I'd put Nausicaa before Totoro as Nausicaa got Ghibli started.

Think Sailor Moon and Card Captor Sakur aneed to be a bit higher given their influence on the magical girl genre.

Few things I think should be on the list.

No Lain? ABe's first show

No Nadia? Gainax's first big series

No Hoshi no Koe/VOices of a distant star? Guy made it solo, give some credit

No .hack? A multi-marketing-platform series

Nothing from Brocoli? Their marketing whoring deserves some credit

 

[Yossarian]

No Irresponsible Captain Tyler? weaksauce.

 

[Borys]

Thanks distantmantra and SMD.

So I should watch:

- Twelve Kingdoms
- Wrath of the NINJA! - The Otoden Movie (google rules!)

Anything else worth mentioning?

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

FUCK!! ER, I mean, OOPS!

Nadia HAS to be on there! Damn, how did I neglect THAT??

I was wild about that show in the mid-90's, and it remains one of my all-time favorites.

Thanks for the heads-up, it's going on the list.

As for Captain Tylor, I LOVE that show.. Buuuut, I don't think it qualifies as being among the greatest. I don't know. It's certainly one of the funniest anime out there. Where would you put it, if you could?

 

[SonicMegaDrive]

Nice list. Just going into your bit about influence a few changed I'd make...


I'd put Nausicaa before Totoro as Nausicaa got Ghibli started.

Good point, plus Nausicaa has a much more more serious plot. Though, Totoro is one of the most beloved characters of all time. I'd put them on equal footing, actually.

Think Sailor Moon and Card Captor Sakur aneed to be a bit higher given their influence on the magical girl genre.

True, though I think shows like Magical Emi and Cutie Honey had a bit more influence in that regard.

Few things I think should be on the list.

No Lain? ABe's first show

Thought about it, but nah. Interesting plot, and its certainly unique, but I don't think its among the best. Maybe if I did a top 150

No Nadia? Gainax's first big series

Fixed!

No Hoshi no Koe/VOices of a distant star? Guy made it solo, give some credit

I honestly havent' seen it. It's been localized by ADV, right?

No .hack? A multi-marketing-platform series

I don't think this is going to have too much of an effect. Actually, I haven't spoken with many people who are wild about this series(I'm not too fond of it myself).

Nothing from Brocoli? Their marketing whoring deserves some credit

Hmm...name some of their stuff. I'm not familiar with the Brocoli name, unfortunately.