Anime's golden decade: 10 things fans miss about the 2010s
The 2010s was a transformative decade for anime, marked by significant changes in the industry, popular genres, and beloved series. As the 2020s continue to shape the anime landscape, fans nostalgically look back at the previous decade's highlights. From the rise of streaming services to the proliferation of battle harems, and from Marvel's anime experiments to the fate franchise's peak, the 2010s offered a unique and exciting era for anime enthusiasts.
Anime fans miss several aspects of 2010s anime, including:
1. More streaming options: The rise of Crunchyroll, Funimation, and HiDive expanded access to anime, but recent consolidation has reduced options.
2. Battle harems: Series like Ikkitousen dominated the decade, offering a unique blend of action and romance.
3. Marvel's anime experiments: Marvel produced anime shows based on popular characters like Iron Man and Wolverine, offering entertaining watches for MCU fans.
4. Sword Art Online's initial success: The pioneering series revolutionized the industry but became increasingly divisive as it progressed.
5. Pre-isekai era: Before the isekai genre's surge, anime offered diverse genres like slice-of-life and magical girl series.
6. Slice-of-life anime: Series like CLANNAD and "cute girls doing cute things" shows thrived in the early 2010s but were later overshadowed by battle harems and isekai.
7. High-quality magical girl anime: Madoka Magica and Senki Zesshou Symphogear pushed the genre's boundaries, making it a highlight of the decade.
8. The Fate franchise's peak: Fate/Stay Night and its adaptations reached new heights, becoming a beloved and iconic franchise.
9. Studio Manglobe's existence: The studio produced gems like Samurai Champloo and Michiko & Hatchin before its unfortunate bankruptcy in 2015.
10. Weekly Shonen Jump's Big Three era: Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece defined the decade, cementing anime's global popularity.
These aspects of 2010s anime are fondly remembered by fans, who hope that the 2020s will match the previous decade's magic. As the anime industry continues to evolve, it's essential to acknowledge and appreciate the innovations and highlights of the past decade.
For more news like this visit TOI. Get all the Latest News, City News, India News, Business News, and Sports News. For Entertainment News, TV News, and Lifestyle Tips visit Etimes