Anime - A list of shows you should watch

Anime has always been one of those things that has grabbed my attention for years. Unique art styles converge on a single medium, and are able to tell stories and show us a world we can't experience first hand. I've compiled a list of anime I think any anime enthusiast or someone curious about it should watch. I'm not adding Bleach or Naruto, beacuse they go on forever. If you can't say it in over 400 episodes, you probably never will.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann [TTGL]
Gurren Lagann takes place on earth in the future, where human beings have been forced under the surface to live in isolated civilizations, known as villages. These villages have no contact with the surface world or other villages. Simon and Kamina embark on a journey to secure the surface world, but unforeseen consequences may come of living on the surface.

Ergo Proxy
Romdo is the main city built to protect its citizens after a global ecological disaster. In this utopia, humans and AutoReivs, which are basically robots inhabit Romdo peacefully. A series of murders committed by robots and AutoReivs infected with the Cogito virus (which causes them to become self-aware) begins to threaten the delicate balance of Romdo. Behind the scenes, the government has been conducting secret experiments on a mysterious humanoid life form called a "Proxy", whice are believed to hold the key to the survival of mankind.

Darker Than Black
Ten years ago, a massive territory called Hell's Gate appeared in Tokyo, altering the sky and destroying a large part of the city. The real stars disappeared and were replaced by false stars. People possessing various special abilities emerged, each capable of different supernatural feats who were named Contractors. Each fake star has a corresponding Contractor, which reacts to their activities. Kept secret from the masses, these individuals are known to murder in cold blood, smothering unnecessary emotions with logic and rationale.


Death Note
The story follows a young student, Light Yagami, who is a genius at his school. His life undergoes a drastic change when he discovers a mysterious notebook, known as the "Death Note", lying on the ground. The Death Note's instructions claim that if a human's name is written within it, that person shall die, as well as various other rules. After meeting with the previous owner of the Death Note, a shinigami (or death god) named Ryuk, Light plans to become a god and establish a new world order by passing his keen judgment on those he deems evil and anyone who gets in his way.




I can't remember all the anime I've watched, so this list is barely what I'd call complete. Go on and add an anime you find worth watching in the comments below. I've been looking for some new ones to watch anyways!