About the nomination
In this nomination, we choose the best anime of 2018. If many creators of the games are inspired by the creations of Japanese animators, whether it is about style or history, then why not pay attention to what this very peculiar industry pleased in 2018? We will say right away that this top is built in random order, and not from the worst to the best. There are just three in their own way outstanding works that saw light last year.
Gambling summarizes the results of the year: the best games of 2018!
Third place – Pop Team Epic
We believe, if you ask the authors Poputepipikku (as it is called in the original), which is what it is anime, they are unlikely to be able to give you at least any intelligible answer. Someone will say that the degree of madness exceeds any permissible limits, rolling into bad taste, which we can only answer: you cannot understand this without love! Why? To Easterks, Hochmam and the comedy of the absurd, of course. Counting all references to the world heritage of pop culture will not be difficult even very well versed in it for the audience. Skyrim , Pokemon , Super Mario Bros. – The list of cited works can be continued for a very long time.
The creators called their creation “kuso anime”, which literally translated as “shitty anime”, but they, of course, failed to make it “shit” in the literal sense of the word. At a minimum, the technical component is worthy of high praise. For example, for the voicing of the main characters, healed and pipy, in each series two religious duets of Seyu were invited. Animation also pleases with non -standard decisions: cgi, dolls, the participation of living actors, grotesque, sketches – all this bizarrely interferes in every series from arch to arch.
If you are looking for a deep meaning, a beautifully spelled out the universe and exciting history, then we advise you not to linger and continue the search. There is no universe as such, and a consistent plot too. Pop Team Epic is a set of sketches about everything and about anything, which will definitely remember you crazy plots, humor, technical component and memes, which have instantly pulled almost every series.
Second place – MUTAFUKAZ (MFKZ)
Small remark: Mfkz – This is a joint project of Japanese and French artists, namely, the author of the original comic book of Guillaume Run Renard, the French studio Ankama Animations And Japanese Studio 4 ° C , giving the world such masterpieces of animation as "Reinforced concrete" , "Memories of the future" And "The game of reason". The plot and aesthetics of the tape fit little into the prevailing ideas about what is an anime, but this in no case disqualifies Mfkz. Rather, on the contrary, it makes it a unique fruit of the joint efforts of the two countries with different culture and different ideas about animation as such.
What did this take from the French? Firstly: the setting and the general aesthetics of the universe Jinx Casino, with its eccentric heroes and the harsh dirty ghetto. Secondly: high-quality French hip-hop with elements of techno, exactly the same as they play in European clubs (by the way of hip-hop-one of the secondary characters is voiced by the star of the group Wu-Tang Clan rapper Rza ). In a word, the entire pathos (in adequate quantities) and the atmosphere of the original comic book are transmitted perfectly.
Some complained that the anime at all did not feel the handwriting of the Japanese. But the viewer, at least a little familiar with Studio 4 ° C, will immediately notice the proprietary vigorous dynamics in scenes with shootouts, chases and fights. And it looks incredibly stylish. What else gives Japanese animators in Mutafukaz? Of course, incredible attention to details. Literally every ghetto location is drawn to the smallest detail: a dirty shack of the main characters, a local cafe, scribbled graffiti streets.
It may seem to someone that the plot in Mfkz is weak. This is partly true. The story itself unfolds within the framework of the standard narrative “Locations – Culmination – denouement”, no more, no less. But thanks to the incredible quality of animation, voice acting and musical accompaniment, as well as colorful characters and original aesthetics, you can safely close your eyes to this.
Mention are worthy
As already mentioned, 2018 was very productive, and many applicants for entering the TOP found a lot. From comedies, we would like to note “Zombieland. Saga" And "Let's play". The first is the story of a bunch of girls who were resurrected from the dead in order to raise the economy of the small town of Saga from the knees in the Kyusu Prefecture. How? Of course, united in a group of idols! The second is the most severe and brutal irony over the Slice of Life genre in the context of school everyday life. The three girls from the dimmer at the moment are debugged by the ossested myth of cute schoolgirls and female friendship in anime. And make you laugh. Laugh a lot. Even if you don't want it … you have to.
In the adventure genre, it is worth mentioning about "History Merk". This is a good colorful fairy tale about adventures, friendship and overcoming children's fears, without endless blood rivers, violence and despair. Of course, the third season "Titans' attacks" It is also worth taking into account. The plot holes, in comparison with the second season, were smaller, as well as fights with the titans, but what an animation of the battles and flight Levy in the first series! Bravo, gentlemen.
First place – Kaze Ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru ("Feel the Wind")
It seems to us that this anime can safely lead the TOP with the name “The most undeservedly ignored the series of 2018,” since the series about students preparing for the winter student marathon did not meet the response from the word “completely”. And in vain.
Yes, perhaps at first glance it seems to be a selected girl's fan service with boys for every taste and color. But it’s worth it, and the history of a very difficult relationship between the inhabitants of the male dormitory, forced to train stubbornly to participate in the Ekiken Hacochae race, will appear behind all this somewhat sweet student everyday life. The story of real people, with all their imperfections, doubts and failures.
The characters really want to empathize, and the development of their relations and the successes of each hero separately observe it is extremely interesting. The characters of all ten youths are spelled out well enough so that the viewer can make sure that he has not just stamps and cliches, but real people, with their unique characters and stories. Androgyn handsome, nicknamed, the prince looks sorry for the running training, the twins always behave like a herd, and the king flatly refuses to spend time running.
But who said that the characters must be perfect? After all, this is precisely what “revives” them in the minds of the viewer.
In the coming year, it will become clear whether it will get David Production Make the best season "Incredible adventures of Jojo" and what exactly will give us a new One Punch Man. Finally, we will see the last OVA of the final arch Fate/Stay Night. And you should not forget about the new titles – it has already begun, although not without noise and disputes, "Climbing the hero of the shield" , Against the backdrop of other series about getting into another world, distinguished by an unusual approach to the formation of a hero. Let's see if he will be able to win a place in the top 2019 ..
Gambling summarizes the results of the year: the best games of 2018!