Top Summer Anime 2019
There were some good anime that dropped in summer 2019. It was a weaker season than spring 2019 but still pretty solid.
Here is the top 5 anime of summer 2019.
5. Fire Force (Enen no Shouboutai)
Genre: Action, Supernatural, Shounen
Studio: David Production
Season: Summer 2019
Episodes: 24
Introduction
Spontaneous Human Combustion: a chaotic phenomenon that has plagued humanity for years, randomly transforming ordinary people into flaming, violent creatures known as Infernals. While Infernals make up the first-generation accounts of Human Combustion, the second and third generations became known as pyrokinetics—people gifted with the ability to manipulate and control their flames while remaining human. To combat the Infernal threat and discover the cause, the Tokyo Armed Forces, Fire Defense Agency, and Holy Church of Sol produced their answer: the Special Fire Force.
Young and eager third-generation pyrokinetic Shinra Kusakabe, nicknamed Devil’s Footprints for his explosive ability to ignite his feet at will, becomes a member of the lively Special Fire Force Company 8. Upholding the brigade’s duty to extinguish the blazing Infernals and lay their souls to rest, Shinra is determined to become a hero who will save the lives of those threatened by the flame terror.
However, this is not the hero’s game Shinra imagined. The Fire Force is a fractured mess of feuding brigades, abnormal Infernal sightings are increasing all over Tokyo, and a shadowy group is claiming to have answers to the strange fire that caused the death of Shinra’s family 12 years ago. Faced with many obstacles within and outside the Fire Force, Shinra fights to uncover the truth behind the burning mysteries that have kept him in the dark.
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Thoughts
Fire Force (Enen no Shouboutai) is one of the most visually appealing anime of 2019. The flames that were animated were creative and expressive.
The characters in Fire Force are stereotypical and a bit bland. However, the plot and mystery is engaging enough to still enjoy.
The highlight of Fire Force is the entertaining battle scenes and outstanding fire animation.
The fight between Sho and Shira was one of the best fights of 2019. From mood, sound design, animation, the fight was outstanding.
4. Dr. Stone
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Shounen
Studio: TMS Entertainment
Season: Summer 2019
Episodes: 24
Introduction
After five years of harboring unspoken feelings, high-schooler Taiju Ooki is finally ready to confess his love to Yuzuriha Ogawa. Just when Taiju begins his confession however, a blinding green light strikes the Earth and petrifies mankind around the world—turning every single human into stone.
Several millennia later, Taiju awakens to find the modern world completely nonexistent, as nature has flourished in the years humanity stood still. Among a stone world of statues, Taiju encounters one other living human: his science-loving friend Senkuu, who has been active for a few months. Taiju learns that Senkuu has developed a grand scheme—to launch the complete revival of civilization with science. Taiju’s brawn and Senkuu’s brains combine to forge a formidable partnership, and they soon uncover a method to revive those petrified.
However, Senkuu’s master plan is threatened when his ideologies are challenged by those who awaken. All the while, the reason for mankind’s petrification remains unknown.
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Dr. Stone was one of the most original anime of summer 2019. The apocalyptic nature of the series is appealing and intriguing.
Dr. Stone informs and entertains viewers with science, mostly chemistry. Seeing Senku attempt to bring society back is a fun ride.
One of the best elements of Dr. Stone is the ideology between Senku and Shishio. Shishio serves as the antagonist and has a very interesting viewpoint regarding the new society.
Dr. Stone is a fun and original anime to watch.
3. Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 2
Genre: Comedy, Romance, School, Slice of Life
Studio: Shin-Ei Animation
Season: Summer 2019
Episodes: 12
Introduction
Even after spending a considerable amount of time with Takagi, Nishikata is still struggling to find a perfect plan to defeat the expert teaser. A battle of wits, a contest of physical prowess, a test of courage—any strategy he employs to expose her weaknesses is to no avail. On the contrary, Nishikata’s pitiful attempts only reveal more of his own flaws, which Takagi takes advantage of to become increasingly daring in her teasing attempts. To make things worse for Nishikata, rumors about him and Takagi may have spread in class due to the frequent interactions between them.
However, the optimistic Nishikata believes that wisdom comes with age and that as the days go by, his experience with her constant teasing will eventually bear fruit, leading him to the awaited moment of victory. Thus, Nishikata continues to strive for the seemingly impossible—to outsmart Takagi and make her blush with embarrassment.
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Thoughts
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san is a fun romantic comedy and this second season is even more fun.
It’s not just teasing this time around. The relationship between Takagi and Nishikata starts growing even more with a very satisfying last arc.
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san is heartwarming and innocent.
2. Kanata no Astra
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Space, Shounen
Studio: Lerche
Season: Summer 2019
Episodes: 12
Introduction
In the year 2063, space travel is feasible and commercially available. As the cheerful Aries Spring arrives at the spaceport to attend a camp on the distant planet McPa, her purse is suddenly snatched by a reckless thief. Luckily, the athletic Kanata Hoshijima is able to retrieve it for her, and Aries soon discovers that he is among the group of teenagers who will be travelling with her on the excursion as team B-5.
Upon arriving at their campsite, the group’s trip takes a turn for the worse when a strange sphere of black light sucks them into the vast reaches of outer space. Stranded with seemingly no hope, they find an abandoned ship nearby that provides them with the means to return home. However, they soon discover that they are not as close to their campsite as they initially thought, but are in fact thousands of light-years away from home.
With this realization, the nine members must cautiously manage their resources, maintain their strength, and unite as one to conquer the darkness of space together. While the reason behind their trip’s sudden obstruction remains unknown, they nevertheless embark on the treacherous voyage back home aboard their new ship, the Astra.
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Thoughts
Kanata no Astra was the most underrated anime of summer 2019.
The plot of Kanata no Astra isn’t groundbreaking. However, what made Kanata no Astra stand out is how well executed it is and the time that was put into developing the characters.
The characters are the strongest element of this series with each having a unique identity and a greater place in the story.
Kanata no Astra will have viewers in their seats as the mystery unfolds and the group ventures back home.
This is a great anime to watch if your looking for quality.
1. Vinland Saga
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Historical, Seinen
Studio: Wit Studio
Season: Summer 2019
Episodes: 24
Introduction
Young Thorfinn grew up listening to the stories of old sailors that had traveled the ocean and reached the place of legend, Vinland. It’s said to be warm and fertile, a place where there would be no need for fighting—not at all like the frozen village in Iceland where he was born, and certainly not like his current life as a mercenary. War is his home now. Though his father once told him, “You have no enemies, nobody does. There is nobody who it’s okay to hurt,” as he grew, Thorfinn knew that nothing was further from the truth.
The war between England and the Danes grows worse with each passing year. Death has become commonplace, and the viking mercenaries are loving every moment of it. Allying with either side will cause a massive swing in the balance of power, and the vikings are happy to make names for themselves and take any spoils they earn along the way. Among the chaos, Thorfinn must take his revenge and kill the man who murdered his father, Askeladd. The only paradise for the vikings, it seems, is the era of war and death that rages on.
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Thoughts
Vinland Saga was the best anime of summer 2019. The Vinland Saga manga is highly revered and Wit studio (adapted Attack on Titan) was the perfect studio to adapt this anime.
The storytelling in Vinland Saga is incredible. The mood of the Vikings era is captured perfectly and the background art in many of the scenes are breath taking.
There is alot of violence and blood but what really elevates Vinland Saga is the depth of the story. There many powerful themes and ideas presented and director Yabuta Shuuhei was able to even enhance the manga in alot of ways by adding original content.
The brutality and harsh realities of war are depicted very nicely. Also, the fights with Thorfinn vs Thorkell were entertaining.
The highlight of Vinland Saga is the character Askeladd. There is much debate whether or not he is the main character over Thorfinn but he has a tremendous impact on the series.
Askeladd’s character has so much depth and his voice actor is Naoya Uchida. He is most well known for voicing Madara Uchiha in Naruto Shippuuden (2007). Uchida really brings Askeladd’s character to life.
It’s a fair question to ask if Askeladd is even a villain in this story but either way, he’s one of the most well written characters in recent memory.
Watching Vinland Saga is like reading an epic novel or watching a better Games of Thrones.
Wit Studio definitely did the manga justice and it was the best anime of summer 2019.
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