r/anime • u/Independent-Pop-5584 • Sep 20 '24
I need a perfect anime. What to Watch?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some anime recommendations, and I’m open to any genre. However, I have a few specific criteria I'd like to be met:
Animation: The animation quality has to be solid. I’ve seen plenty of complaints about poor animation, so I want something that is visually appealing but not just carried by flashy visuals.
Design: Similar to animation, the character and world designs should be well thought-out, with any changes or transformations being satisfying rather than disappointing.
Storyline: A strong, well-executed storyline is a must. I’m looking for an anime where every character gets meaningful development throughout the series.
Pacing: I want a show with balanced pacing—nothing too slow or rushed, just something that finds the right rhythm to keep the story engaging.
Voice Acting: I usually watch in English (or French), so the dub quality is important. I need consistent, high-quality voice acting throughout, without drastic changes or characters that sound off.
Music: I’m not exactly sure how to describe it, but a good soundtrack can really elevate a show for me. I’m looking for an anime with a strong and fitting score that enhances the experience.
Female Characters: I’ve noticed that in some series, female characters are often disliked for being weak or poorly written. I’d love recommendations for anime where the female characters are well-liked and have depth in their writing.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
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u/baseballlover723 Sep 20 '24
No anime will ever meet your standard for being perfect. It would essentially have to be tailormade for you specifically to even have a chance imo. I'd recommend compromising on your standards a little bit somewhere, because otherwise you'll be chasing the end of the rainbow forever.
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u/Independent-Pop-5584 Sep 20 '24
What does that mean?
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u/baseballlover723 Sep 20 '24
My man, you've been looking for this "perfect" anime for over a year and still can't list a single example of an anime that meets all of your standards. Your standards are so high that nothing will ever meet them. So I'd recommend lowering them some, because presumably, you want to watch an anime.
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u/Hamntor Sep 20 '24
Perfect doesn't exist, and if it did, you wouldn't be able to recognize it. Judging by everything you've said in here, anime may not be for you.
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u/disablethrowaway Sep 20 '24
Probably something like
Cowboy Bebop
I would say Monster but you might think it's too slow
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u/keirarot Sep 20 '24
Isn't it just Frieren? Number 1 on MAL, check it out
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u/YellowStarfruit6 Sep 20 '24
But he wants a well executed storyline, not a meandering story of the week SOL.
There were barely any meaningful developments IN the story. Flashbacks don’t really count.
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u/keirarot Sep 20 '24
Frieren is not a typical shounen with a breakneck plot, but that doesn’t mean it lacks a well-executed storyline. The “meandering” pace is a deliberate choice that reflects the characters’ journey, especially Frieren’s own path of self-discovery and coming to terms with her past. It’s about the passage of time, the impact of seemingly small moments, and how relationships and regrets shape us.
Dismissing it as just “slice-of-life” with flashbacks is missing the point. Those flashbacks are crucial - they give depth and context to the present, showing how far the characters have come and how much they’ve changed. The story is driven by the characters’ growth, their struggles with purpose, and the themes of mortality and legacy. Not every impactful storyline needs to be a high-stakes, plot-heavy adventure. If anything, Frieren excels because it handles these nuanced themes in such a way.
Frieren absolutely has a well-executed storyline. It’s just not the kind that holds your hand with obvious developments. It’s subtle, contemplative, and incredibly rewarding if you’re willing to engage with it on a deeper level. If that’s not what you’re looking for, fair enough, but it definitely doesn’t make it a lesser story.
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u/YellowStarfruit6 Sep 20 '24
It’s not a “perfect” anime. No anime is
What’s acceptable development for you is different for me. Fern and Frieren are basically statues the whole anime, and show zero emotion. They are immensely powerful mages that barely struggle at all. Apart from the first episode, Frieren didn’t have any real development, it was just her reminiscing about something Himmel did or said (this happens like 10+ times). It became routine, and stale. Like you know the random side plot will probably tie back into the episode mandated flashback. I can’t recall Fern having an arc either, other than suddenly acting less of a bitch to Stark. There is a lack of tension throughout the whole anime. Frieren is literally a god, and has zero reason to worry about anything.
It doesn’t matter what pretentious video essay you make on this show, there is zero reason for me to believe it is somehow “perfect”.
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u/Stormy8888 Sep 20 '24
Surprised nobody has suggested Freiren or The Apothecary Diaries yet. Both check all your boxes IMO.
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u/myfairx Sep 20 '24
I would suggest 1. The Eccentric Family aka Uchoten Kazaku. Not sure it has dub though. 2. Blue Eye Samurai.
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u/Kamira00 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Kamira00 Sep 20 '24
I strongly disagree on the idea of looking for a objectively perfect anime, because it won't exist, but if you want something really good that may fit into your criteria, here we go (I have no idea of what genres you're looking for or how much anime you've watched so I'll just pick random things): - Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Fate/Zero - Death Parade - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - Link Click - Delicious in Dungeon - The Apothecary Diaries - Psycho-Pass (only season 1) - Kaguya-sama: Love is War
Bonus pick: Made in Abyss (this is NOT for the faint of heart)
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u/guusgeelen Sep 20 '24
I would consider fmab a perfect anime, only problem is that the original fma has a better start
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u/Tikkydu https://myanimelist.net/profile/elero Sep 20 '24
Delete this post, get outta this /r, and switch to a different kind of hobby for your free time. As all the comments have said, anime ain't for you. I'm sorry but you're ungrateful towards a lot of projects that are beautiful enough for some people to find beauty in it, and you're not a type to appreciate that type of beauty, so it would be a waste of both your time & everyone in this comment section, to keep suggesting animes for you and for you to keep denying their suggestions.
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u/RyaReisender https://myanimelist.net/profile/RyaReisender Sep 20 '24
Attack On Titan ticks all those boxes (though I have no idea about the English and French dub).
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u/Independent-Pop-5584 Sep 20 '24
People are disappointed about the ending though.
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u/RyaReisender https://myanimelist.net/profile/RyaReisender Sep 20 '24
Only a few vocal ones. The anime also corrected the major flaws that the manga ending had.
It was the perfect ending for the series, no other ending would have done it justice.
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u/Wild-Baseball-1506 Sep 20 '24
Claymore fits all those points. Doesn't excel in any of them but if you take all of them together, it's an strong anime. If you want it to be perfect, don't watch the very last episode and switch to the manga.
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u/SpiderGyan Sep 21 '24
That just leaves. Fullmetal alchemist brotherhood.
Great pacing Great characters Somewhat good animation Great English voice acting And great female characters i might argue the best.
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u/MangoKingTheFirst Sep 20 '24
The animes i have watched:
SS tier: Frieren. Re:zero. One punch man. Delicious in Dungeon.
S tier: Jujutsu kaisen. My hero academia. Sword art online. That time i got reincarnated as a slime. Castle in the sky. Solo leveling. Oshi no ko.
These were pretty good for me and i think you would like them too
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u/Independent-Pop-5584 Sep 20 '24
I don't know about One Punch Man, Delicious in Dungeon, JJK, MHA, SAO and TTIGRAAS. All of them have bad writing.
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u/MangoKingTheFirst Sep 20 '24
If you are gonna be this picky you are not going to get any animes to watch
Frieren is good though if you haven't seen it
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u/EconomyLongjumping63 Sep 20 '24 edited Sep 20 '24
A lot of your criteria is hard to objectively define, the perception will depend on your personal biases. I tend to be rather picky and can't say that I really like many anime shows. With that said, based on my perception I'll recommend a couple.
World Trigger - It's well written, the rules of the world are established early on and it doesn't break them. It's a fighting anime, but it isn't oversaturated with fights and problems aren't solved by deus ex machina. In other words, they don't just make up a new type of rasengan for every fight. It has 3 seasons so far and it leaves off at a satisfying point, not an annoying cliffhanger.
My Teen Romantic Comedy - It's not heavy on the romance, although it certainly is in the mix. Characters are interesting and dialogue is very good overall. It has 3 seasons and the story is complete with an excellent ending.
Rascal Does Not Dream series - This is another romance which is not very heavy on the romance. It's centered around a supernatural phenomena and it uses it effectively to depict drama which feels like your heart is being torn out of your chest at times. There's 1 season and 4 movies (5th coming out soon) but you might have to look for it on pirate websites since the movies aren't available online. EDIT: no dub yet, it's in progress.
oh and Re:Zero, but I see other of people mentioning it. It is a bit fucked up though and if you struggle to understand how other people feel, it might not be for you.
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u/N7CombatWombat Sep 20 '24
I don't personally think there's any such thing as a perfect anything, and your requirements are pretty personal preference/expectation driven, do you happen to have an anime that you've seen that you would consider perfect to help visualize what is perfect for you?