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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
• Why? The easiest way to understand what Ghost is the Shell is all about. It brings together entertainment and philosophy, asking questions like what makes people unique in a world where differences between human & machines tend to disappear.
• Episodes/Length: 25 X 23 min
• Available on: Amazon
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Baccano!
• Why? Playing with narrative codes & chronology, successfully mixing genres (gangsters, fantasy, drama…) & tones (comedy, horror), treating each characters as the main one… A great piece of entertainment!
• Episodes/Length: 13 X 23 min
• Available on: Amazon
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Welcome to the NHK
• Why? Discover some social problems of Japan; hikikomori, lolicon, suicide, social & family pressure, loneliness, online video games addiction… Funny from time to time but it’s not a light-hearted show.
• Episodes/Length: 24 X 23 min
• Available on: Amazon
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Ergo Proxy
• Why? Fans of Philip K. Dick, it’s for you! Inspired by mythology, philosophy, sci fi and more, this anime is about the very existence of a Utopia, and its limits. With differences between reality/dream, humanity/robots… At its core, the story deals with loneliness & the meaning of life. A mature, yet entertaining story.
• Episodes/Length: 23 X 25 min
• Available on: Amazon
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Kaiba
• Why? A retro looking anime created by Mind Game director Masaaki Yuasa, and as expected, each episode is pure gold: a superb mix of magnificent ideas & emotions. In a world where bodies can be replaced, and memories erased. Deep & beautiful.
• Episodes/Length: 12 X 23 min
• Available on: Not Yet Licensed?
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Mushishi
• Why? An enthralling journey into the world of magic and strange phenomenons. A “slice of life” type of anime, slow-paced, beautiful, filled with touching stories.
• Episodes/Length: 26 X 23 min
• Available on: Amazon
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Samurai Champloo
• Why? A beautiful tale of friendship, combining modernity/hip hop with classical japanese elements, comedy & drama as well. The result is quite unique, each episode brings new ideas & different (memorable) moods. A must-see!
• Episodes/Length: 26 X 23 min
• Available on: Amazon
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Kaiji
• Why? Like Death Note, you’re still wondering what’s going to happen, what Kaiji is planning to do. A fast-paced story where you enjoy the permanent thrill of gambling. And, you’ve never seen a japanese main character crying that much. Zawa Zawa…
• Episodes/Length: 26 X 23 min
• Available on: Not Yet Licensed?
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Paranoia Agent
• Why? Paprika director Satoshi Kon revealing once again the weaknesses of the Japanese Society in this thematically rich story, where people run away from reality. Of course, expect some astonishing visual ideas!
• Episodes/Length: 13 X 25 min
• Available on: Amazon
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Haibane Renmei
• Why? A seemingly joyful & peaceful world, where one can enjoy sympathy from unknown people. But gradually, rules appear and existential questions arise.
• Episodes/Length: 13 X 25 min
• Available on: Amazon
source: http://wildgrounds.com/index.php/2010/02/26/10-anime-series-to-watch/
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