There are a lot of ways to create a dystopian society in anime. However, one of the easiest ways to create one and also make it relatable to the audience is to paint a world in which one class rules above the rest. Sometimes it feels like we are just one step away from that in our society. In these worlds, there is a one class that is painted as better than the rest for one reason or another. It is this elevation that often gives them the perceived right to treat their lessers any way they want to. If this particular vein of dystopia is your jam, then give these anime recommendations a try. Texhnolyze In the underground city of Lux, you are either part of one of the three gangs fighting for control or your are dirt poor, used by these gangs, and thrown away. Among all this is a prize fighter that lost a few limbs after fighting with a promoter. This leads to them being replaced by a scientist, giving him the power to finally fight against what should have

While summer may not be a season that everyone enjoys fully, after a solid month of clouds and rain, even they probably get a bit squirrely. If you want to feel the hot sun on your skin and smell the sweet breeze filled with blooming life – but can’t – maybe a bit of anime can help? Sure, it’s not the same as actually frolicking on a summer day, but a lot of anime series can be evocative of that summer feeling. Natsu-Iro Kiseki For school children, summer is a great time because of summer vacation, and Natsu-iro Kiseki takes full advantage the scenario by adding a bit of a twist to it. At its core, the show is school children trying to make the best of what seems like their last summer together. Non Non Biyori When someone says they want an anime series with a strong focus on natural visuals, I always recommend the often unassuming Non Non Biyori is a slice of life anime about a group of school girls goofing around in their rural to

While testing out his filming camera one night, Kaito is blown off the bridge by a streak of blue light. When he wakes up, he finds himself in his room. This leads to a meeting with an upperclassman that changes his summer forever. Japan has a lot of festivals, traditions, and cuisine that celebrate the seasons. Not all anime is like that, but Waiting in Summer is true revelry for the season in animation form. With some good comedy, passable romance, and beautiful animation, if you are looking for more anime recommendations like Waiting in Summer, look no further. For Fans of Meandering Summer Days~ Anohana After the death of childhood friend Meiko “Menma” Honma, Jinta Yadomi and his group of friends grew apart, each trying to deal with grief and guilt in their own way. However, when Jinta starts seeing what he believes to be Menma’s ghost, the group of friends are drawn together to help grant her long-desired wish. While Anohana is tinged wi

Certainly you can craft some memorable villains out of humans, but when it comes to the most deadly enemies of an anime series – it can only be monsters. Large and with infinitely more options to be deadly, monsters raise the stakes in action anime. If you are looking for anime series about monster hunting, you have a lot of good options. Claymore The entire premise of Claymore is that there is an order of all-female warriors, infused with Yoma blood in order to fight Yoma. They are shunned by normal humans because of their infusion and lead miserable short lives filled with little happiness or peace. The series explores a few backstories and the brief relationships that these women explore before showing them enduring brutal fights. Rising of the Shield Hero In The Rising of the Shield Hero, the heroes need to grow stronger in order for a wave-like battle that is on the horizon. In these waves, numerous and powerful monsters appear and need to