Rotten Tomatoes is recognized for being the largest review aggregator, which has earned it both a good and a bad reputation. While it’s beneficial to have a platform that allows users to easily gauge the quality of a show or movie, like many review aggregators, Rotten Tomatoes is not immune to ratings being artificially inflated or deflated due to biases. Because of its prominence, Rotten Tomatoes often becomes a target for those wishing to discredit critics in general.
Despite its flaws, Rotten Tomatoes is an excellent site for assessing quality, and anime is no exception. Anime often lacks professional reviews from critics, making Rotten Tomatoes valuable for cataloging the few professional reviews available, and for those anime with perfect scores on the site, their ratings carry even more weight.
Trigun Stampede
Orange’s Trigun Stampede serves as both a prequel and reimagining of the legendary Trigun anime franchise. In this version, a younger Vash the Stampede traverses the planet of No Man’s Land, attempting to do good while evading bounty hunters and reporters eager to uncover his story. However, despite Vash’s efforts to escape his past, it inevitably catches up with him.
There was considerable apprehension regarding the revival of Trigun in such an unconventional manner, but thanks to its stunning 3D visuals and effective modernization of the original narrative, Trigun Stampede turned out to be an unexpectedly enjoyable experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike. The sequel series, Trigun Stargaze, received mixed reactions from fans, but at least Stampede remains a standout anime worth watching.
The Summer Hikaru Died
In CyPic’s The Summer Hikaru Died, after a trip into the mountains goes awry, Hikaru Indo dies and is replaced by a shapeshifting monster of unknown origin. The only person who realizes anything has changed is Hikaru’s best friend, Yoshiki Tsujinaka. While Yoshiki attempts to keep this secret due to the monster’s good intentions and his complicated feelings for Hikaru, things soon begin to unravel as their quiet mountain town becomes a hotspot for supernatural occurrences.
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The Summer Hikaru Died quickly became popular due to its stunning visuals and clever direction that effectively convey its emotional mystery narrative. The dedication shown toward an anime centered around a same-sex relationship enhances its appeal even further. Season 2 of The Summer Hikaru Died is currently in development, and if it matches the quality of season 1, it is sure to become a generational hit.
Zom 100: Bucket List Of The Dead
In Bug Films’ Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Akira Tendo has spent three years drained of joy by a dreadful job. Just when he is about to give up on everything, a zombie apocalypse erupts and nearly ends civilization. However, given how miserable his life was going, Akira finds joy in not having to work anymore and decides to use his newfound freedom to complete his bucket list before he potentially becomes a zombie.
This comedic take on the zombie genre resonates with anyone struggling with work while also being hilarious and heartwarming, featuring some of the best visuals in contemporary anime. Although production issues made watching Zom 100 difficult during its airing period, now that it has concluded, there are few better options for an outstanding short series.
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