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The early 2010s marked a golden era for Japanese anime. With so many masterpieces during that time, you might have overlooked these 7 titles below!
Noodle's Mystical Journey
Exploring the realms of cuisine and fantasy, Noodle's Mystical Journey follows the story of Tawara Souta, the son of a recently deceased Udon noodle shop owner. Upon returning to his hometown, Souta discovers an abandoned child in his noodle shop. He decides to care for the child, naming him Poko, despite the fact that the boy suddenly sprouts two ears and a tail like a mythical tanuki. Join Noodle's Mystical Journey for a tale full of humanity, gentle yet compelling. Moments of empathy and profound messages are what make Noodle's Mystical Journey so captivating.
Mind Reader Kotoura
Kotoura-san revolves around Kotoura Haruka, a 15-year-old girl with the ability to read people's thoughts. Due to this unique ability, Kotoura has caused trouble, resulting in her parents' divorce. She transfers to a new school but still keeps her distance from her classmates. Manabe Yoshihisa, one of her classmates, openly acknowledges and appreciates her ability. Thus, Kotoura begins to make friends with Manabe's help. Enter the world of Kotoura-san, a beloved anime cherished for its simplicity and relatable portrayal of everyday life.
Stride Towards the Horizon
Stride Towards the Horizon follows the story of Kakeru, a talented high school student who gets chased for stealing food. He is rescued by a college student named Haiji from Kansei University. Haiji convinces Kakeru to live in the old apartment Chikuseisou, where he plans to gather fellow residents to participate in the Hakone Ekiden Marathon, one of Japan's most famous university races. Kakeru soon discovers that all the residents, except Haiji and himself, are unique individuals. And thus, an intriguing story begins!
The Wealth and Soul of Opportunity
Set in the 21st century, The Wealth and Soul of Opportunity revolves around Yoga Kimimaro, an economics student. With a missing father, a deceased mother, and raised by his grandmother, Kimimaro's dream revolves around escaping the poverty that is crippling the lower class. One day, he meets a man who offers him a large sum of money, on the condition that he works for him. From there, Kimimaro is dragged into the dark corners of Japan's economy, a place known as the 'Financial District.' In this anime, viewers will witness the dark side of the market economy, where stress and life pressures can consume a person.
Golden Plow
Golden Plow is an anime adapted from the manga of the same name, following the story of Yugo Hachiken, a boy who often dreams of a life away from his family, so he proactively enrolls in an agricultural school. He thought with his academic talent, there would be no problem no matter which school he attended. Unfortunately, everything turned out differently from what Yugo had imagined. Growing up in the city, he is forced to accept the hardships of agricultural labor and a tough life.
Mysterious Cases - Sakurako’s Inquiries
This anime revolves around Sakurako Kujou, a bone specialist who solves crimes by examining the clues left within bones. Shoutarou Tatewaki reluctantly becomes her assistant. Together, they uncover all the secrets related to the skeletal remains in various crime cases. Eerie and somewhat chilling, Mysterious Cases is an anime suitable for audiences with a heart of steel.
Blood Lad Chronicles
Blood Lad Chronicles tells a tale from ancient times when demons lived alongside humans, terrorizing the night and instilling fear of the dark, their shadowy presence redolent with the scent of blood. However, with the advancement of technology, humans have created formidable weapons, pushing the demons back to the demon realm, also known as hell.
However, in the timeframe of the anime Blood Lad Chronicles, the magic part of the world has been forgotten, the demon realm still exists parallel to the human world but they are not willing to stay quiet. Through the 'Black Curtain Gate,' Fuyumi, a human high school student, unfortunately steps into the demon realm. What awaits her in this 'desolate' place? Experience Blood Lad Chronicles to find out!
Here is a list of 7 fantastic anime from the 2010s that you may have missed. Which one left the biggest impression on you? Feel free to share your thoughts!
