5 Sci-fi Anime Recommendation from 2010 to 2019
5. Megalo Box
Megalo Box is an original anime made by studio TMS Entertainment. Directed by You Moriyama,
this anime aired from April 2018 to June 2018 with total had 13 episodes.
Megalo Box tells story about Junk Dog, an underground fighter of Megalo Box, an evolution
of boxing that utilizes mechanical limbs known as Gear to enhance the speed and power of its users.
Despite the young man's brimming potential as a boxer, the illegal nature of his participation
forces him to make a living off of throwing matches as dictated by his boss Gansaku Nanbu.
However, this all changes when the Megalo Box champion Yuuri enters his shabby ring under the
guise of just another challenger. Taken out in a single round, Junk Dog is left with a challenge:
"If you're serious about fighting me again, then fight your way up to me and my ring."
Filled with overwhelming excitement and backed by the criminal syndicate responsible for his thrown
matches, Junk Dog enters Megalonia: a world-spanning tournament that will
decide the strongest Megalo Boxer of them all. Having no name of his own, he takes on
the moniker of "Joe" as he begins his climb from the very bottom of the ranked list of fighters.
With only three months left to qualify, Joe must face off against opponents
the likes of which he has never fought in order to meet the challenge of his rival.
Megalo Box presents an anime concept that is arguably unique, by bringing the theme of boxing
sports combined with sci-fi element in it. The boxing sport here is also not done traditionally
because boxing in this anime use a technology that helps the boxers in this anime are able to deliver
a punch that is stronger than usual. The story is presented with a simple but powerful narrative.
The main character in this anime also has a clear motivation and goals, thus making this anime more
interesting to follow. Visuals in the anime are displayed in a unique style but give the
right feel for this anime. The animation is well presented, especially in the fight scenes that
feel very intense and exciting to watch. Overall, with a simple but interesting story, then cool
characters, and intense battles make this anime one of the unique sports anime that must be watch.
4. Uchuu Kyoudai Uchuu Kyoudai is
an anime adaptation from manga with the same name made by Chuuya Koyama.
This anime aired from April 2012 to March 2014 with total had 99 episodes. There are also 2
movie, the first movie premiered on July 2012, and the second movie premiered on August 2014.
Uchuu Kyoudai tells story about Mutta Nanba and his younger brother Hibito who
witness what they believe to be a UFO flying toward the Moon on a summer night in 2006.
This impressing and unusual phenomenon leads both siblings vowing to become astronauts, with Hibito
aiming for the Moon and Mutta, convinced that the eldest brother has to be one step ahead, for Mars.
Now an adult, life hasn't turned out how Mutta had pictured it: he is diligently working in
an automotive company, whereas Hibito is on his way to be the very first Japanese man to step on
the Moon. However, after losing his job, Mutta is presented with an unexpected opportunity to
catch up to his younger brother when the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency,
commonly known as JAXA, accepts his application to participate in the next astronaut selection.
Despite self-doubts about his prospects, Mutta is unwilling to waste this chance of a lifetime,
and thus embarks on an ambitious journey to fulfill the promise made 19 years ago.
Uchuu Kyoudai gave us stories of siblings on their journey to reach the dream of being an astronaut
and going to the moon. This anime is able to combine the elements of slice of life and sci-fi
and make it entertaining but also inspirational. In this anime we will see that the struggle to
become an astronaut is not easy, especially for the older brother, Mutta who must face various
obstacles before he can follow in the footsteps of his younger brother Hibito to become an astronaut.
In addition to the elements of slice of life and sci-fi, this anime also presents various comedy
elements in it, ranging from the behavior of the characters, to various funny jokes that will
entertain the audience so the story is not too rigid. The characters in this anime have unique
personalities and different backgrounds, making interaction between characters interesting to
follow. Character development especially for Mutta as the main character is able to be presented
properly and does not feel forced. The visuals presented look good, with a variety of backgrounds
and artwork that are able to be displayed in detail, and for the character design it also
looks good because it still follows the original manga design. Overall, if you are looking for a
unique but inspirational slice of life and sci-fi anime then this anime is perfect for you to watch.
3. Carole & Tuesday Carole & Tuesday is an
original anime made by studio Bones. Directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, this anime aired from April
2019 to October 2019 with total had 24 episodes. Carole & Tuesday take place in terraformed Mars,
where human live by in the comforts of advancement in AI. There's a woman named, Carole lives in the
metropolis of Alaba City, working part-time by day and playing keyboard by night.
And there's a woman named, Tuesday has run away from her home in Hershell City to escape the grip
of her wealthy family, and instead hopes to pursue music with her acoustic guitar.
After a fateful encounter, the two decide to perform music together.
Up against the AI singers that dominate the music world, the two of them believe that together they
can convey their feelings through their songs. This anime itself has a musical theme mixed with
the nuances of westerns in the future. The story presented feels so interesting with
various stories of struggle and friendship that are at the core of the story of this anime itself.
We will see how the struggle of the two teenage girls, Carole and Tuesday in dealing with the
various conflicts and drama that exist in order to achieve their dreams in music.
The two main characters in this anime, despite having different personalities,
have chemistry that makes every interaction between the two of them always interesting to
watch. The music that is delivered in this anime is no joke, starting from the opening music,
ending, and the music that is presented in the middle of the story always feels good to hear. The
visuals of this anime itself look very impressive, with the background images depicted in detail.
Overall, if you are a fans of music, then this anime will be very suitable for you to watch.
2. Space☆Dandy
Space☆Dandy is an original anime made by studio Bones and directed by Shinichiro
Watanabe. The first season of this anime aired from January 2014 to March 2014, and the second
season aired from July 2014 to September 2014 with each seasons had total 13 episodes.
Space☆Dandy tells story about Dandy, a man who has job is to hunt down unclassified aliens and
register them for a reward. It sounds easy enough, but something weird always seems to happen along
the way, like chance meetings with zombies, mystical ramen chefs, and adorable orphans.
Hunting down aliens may not be easy, but it's definitely never boring.
With the help of his sidekicks, the adorable robot vacuum QT and cat-like alien Meow,
and his slightly-used ship the Aloha Oe, Dandy roams the galaxy searching for new alien species.
Space ☆ Dandy is one of the unique anime, although it has the main genres of comedy and sic-fi, but
in each episode presented in this anime we will see a variety of different genres ranging from
action, horror, psychological, and even romance. With a variety of themes and surprises that exist
in each episode will make the audience not feel bored while watching this anime. The comedy in
this anime also feels so funny and will certainly make the audience laugh out loud every time they
watch this anime. Another interesting thing from this anime is the influence of the style
of the 70s and 80s era, especially in the music presented in this anime. We will hear a variety
of music with the nuances of the 70s and 80s that can make us feel nostalgic about old school anime.
The characters in this anime also have unique and different personalities, coupled with strong
chemistry between characters that makes the story feel fun to follow. The visuals that are presented
also look amazing, with a unique animation style that feel artistic, as well as character designs
that are displayed in a variety of different styles. Overall, if you like sci-fi comedy anime
that is unique and different from most anime, then this anime is suitable for you to watch.
1. Steins;Gate Steins;Gate is an anime adaptation
from visual novel with the same name made by 5pb and Nitroplus. This anime aired from April 2011
to September 2011 with total had 24 episodes. There's also a movie that aired on April 2013.
There's also an alternative setting of this anime, Steins;Gate 0 that aired from April
2018 to September 2018 with total had 23 episodes. Steins;Gate tells story about the self-proclaimed
mad scientist, Rintarou Okabe who rents out a room in a rickety old building in Akihabara,
where he indulges himself in his hobby of inventing prospective "future
gadgets" with fellow lab members: Mayuri Shiina, his air-headed childhood friend,
and Hashida Itaru, a perverted hacker nicknamed "Daru." The three pass the
time by tinkering with their most promising contraption yet, a machine dubbed the "Phone
Microwave," which performs the strange function of morphing bananas into piles of green gel.
Though miraculous in itself, the phenomenon doesn't provide anything concrete in Okabe's
search for a scientific breakthrough; that is, until the lab members are spurred into
action by a string of mysterious happenings before stumbling upon an unexpected success—the
Phone Microwave can send emails to the past, altering the flow of history.
Steins;Gate is a sci-fi anime mixed with thriller element that feels so intense but still
interesting to watch each episodes. The story of this anime is full of question marks, twist,
and unexpected things that happened to the main character, Okabe Rintarou.
In this anime we will also be presented with various references and conspiracy theories that
exist from the real world regarding time travel, such as John Titor and the CERN organization.
Another interesting thing from this anime is the change in the character and personality of the
main character, Okabe, along with the various conflicts that he must go through as he tries
to save his friend from death repeatedly by using time travel. The visuals presented in this anime
look good, with backgrounds that are able to be displayed in detail, as well as the appearance
of character designs that look attractive. Overall, if you like sci-fi anime with time
travel elements that are full of drama in it then this anime is suitable for you to watch.