This is my list of Anime that I feel went beyond the standard anime style of art where all the characters look the same except for their hair style and color. This list represents a visionary and creative approach to the art of Anime. They are in no particular order. Note: some of these were taken from a list I found at http://www.nyusu.fm/en/ranking/29/most-artistic-anime compiled by Shorigun.
1. Bakemonogatari and Nisemonogatari (Check out the erotic tooth brushing in Nisemonogatari)
2. Mononoke - Artwork like animated traditional paintings. This is NOT Princess Mononoke.
3. Ergo Proxy
4. Shigurui: Death Frenzy – Incredibly violent, beautiful art.
5. Dead Leaves – Totally insane, wild art style
6. Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt – In a similar vein as Dead Leaves
7. Texhnolyze – Bleak and depressing, Character Design by Yoshitoshi Abe. I love his artwork and anything he does.
8. Haibane Renmei –Written and directed by Yoshitoshi Abe
9. Tekkon Kinkreet – Visually unique, a true artistic masterpiece.
10. Steamboy – a wonderful combination of computer graphics and cell animation plus a great Steam Punk story.
11. Metropolis – Similar style to Steamboy.
12. Eden of the East – Good art and backgrounds
13. Cossette no Shouzou - Beautiful artwork and music
14. Eden Of The East - Very well done-great opening and closing
15. Sayonara Zesubou Sensei - Great satire/Commentary on Japanese character types. Very funny
The following titles I have yet to see but were recommended by Shorigun
16. Gankutsuou
17. Tatami Galaxy
18. 5cm Per Second
If you have a recommendation for this list please let me know!
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