Nowadays, action scenes in anime are an indicator of quality. However, it can be said that they were never not important. Dynamic elements led to the shonen's popularity. Fans started watching One Piece, Naruto just because they offered an interesting action-packed story. Since then, action has become the genre's trademark.
However, not only shonen can offer spectacular fights and an intriguing story built around them. Here are some examples of projects that contain these elements but cannot be called shonen.
Cowboy Bebop is a story about four bounty hunters who travel on a spaceship and complete missions. The show takes full advantage of animation – the choreography of the fights here is particularly unrealistic, which adds variety to the battles. The use of the moving camera effect during confrontations increases the dynamics of the action. The story is full of events, and interesting visual solutions make it relevant even today.
Another anime about the near future, but in a cyberpunk setting, is Ghost in the Shell (Koukaku Kidoutai). The 1995 movie is much more popular than the TV series. However, both can impress with a fast-paced plot and well-performed battle scenes. The story of a department fighting cybercrime is sure to please fans of sci-fi confrontations.
The story about a little boy who wants to avenge his father has been adapted recently. Vinland Saga, unlike Cowboy Bebop, is strikingly realistic, and the medieval setting adds seriousness and toughness to the events. The plot may seem very slow, but it doesn't lose its appeal, as this pace suits it very well. As for the fights, they are almost the most attractive element here!
Samurai Champloo is a very traditional Japanese samurai story. But this anime has its own unique style for which it has been loved for several decades. The fights here are something incredible! The choreography of battles is similar to dancing, and the perfectly chosen hip-hop-like music creates a special atmosphere of calm and coolness. It's simply impossible to tear yourself away from the katana fights accompanied by light beats!
There are many stories about the aftermath of war, but Akira stands out. In 1988, Akira made a breakthrough in the level of animation that can only be envied. In addition to an intriguing plot, philosophical and social issues, the anime is very good because of its graphic component, which pays great attention to detail. Action scenes are presented as vividly and dynamically as nowhere else.
Shonen is not the only genre!
Nowadays, action scenes in anime are an indicator of quality. However, it can be said that they were never not important. Dynamic elements led to the shonen's popularity. Fans started watching One Piece, Naruto just because they offered an interesting action-packed story. Since then, action has become the genre's trademark.
However, not only shonen can offer spectacular fights and an intriguing story built around them. Here are some examples of projects that contain these elements but cannot be called shonen.
Cowboy Bebop is a story about four bounty hunters who travel on a spaceship and complete missions. The show takes full advantage of animation – the choreography of the fights here is particularly unrealistic, which adds variety to the battles. The use of the moving camera effect during confrontations increases the dynamics of the action. The story is full of events, and interesting visual solutions make it relevant even today.
Another anime about the near future, but in a cyberpunk setting, is Ghost in the Shell (Koukaku Kidoutai). The 1995 movie is much more popular than the TV series. However, both can impress with a fast-paced plot and well-performed battle scenes. The story of a department fighting cybercrime is sure to please fans of sci-fi confrontations.
The story about a little boy who wants to avenge his father has been adapted recently. Vinland Saga, unlike Cowboy Bebop, is strikingly realistic, and the medieval setting adds seriousness and toughness to the events. The plot may seem very slow, but it doesn't lose its appeal, as this pace suits it very well. As for the fights, they are almost the most attractive element here!
Samurai Champloo is a very traditional Japanese samurai story. But this anime has its own unique style for which it has been loved for several decades. The fights here are something incredible! The choreography of battles is similar to dancing, and the perfectly chosen hip-hop-like music creates a special atmosphere of calm and coolness. It's simply impossible to tear yourself away from the katana fights accompanied by light beats!
There are many stories about the aftermath of war, but Akira stands out. In 1988, Akira made a breakthrough in the level of animation that can only be envied. In addition to an intriguing plot, philosophical and social issues, the anime is very good because of its graphic component, which pays great attention to detail. Action scenes are presented as vividly and dynamically as nowhere else.
