The greatest Japanime from the 1990s

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For many Japanese anime fans, the ‘90s was a stellar decade with many memorable titles being released in both Japan and the United States. On that note, let’s take a look at some of our favorites.


Rurouni Kenshin

This anime tells the tale of Kenshin Himura, a retired assassin who uses his reverse-edged blade to save lives instead of taking them. Great action sequences and endearing characters make this a fan favorite.


Gundam Wing

This is the one Gundam series that rivals the Universal Century Gundam shows in popularity. Lovable characters and memorable mecha designs make this the gateway mecha anime for many Western anime fans.


The Vision of Escaflowne

Escaflowne is downright amazing and highly underrated. It takes both sci-fi and medieval fantasy genres and turn them on their head. The show also has everything, from romance and action to suspense and comedy.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion

If there’s one anime that defined the era, it would be Evangelion. No other anime since has had such an impact on pop culture. From its complex character treatment to its highly creative designs of their mecha, to many psychological and Biblical references, “Evangelion” paved the way for a new school of thought in anime.


Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop is a fun sci-fi anime ride of the highest quality. The music is superb. The action is fast and furious. What’s surprising though, is its heart, which it has a lot of. You can find Cowboy Bebop near the top of the lists of many anime fans.


Daniel Volitich is an animation student from the San Francisco College of the Arts and is a pop culture geek who enjoys video games, animation, films, and comic books. Learn more about video games on this page.