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Few action movies have had a bigger presence in pop culture over the past decade than the John Wick franchise. The stylish gun-based action, combined with Keanu Reeves’ stellar work as the eponymous lead, has made it a household name in record time, and few people haven’t at least heard of the films and the cinematic action that’s made them so famous.
The Sakamoto Days manga became a hit thanks to its great comedy and intense action scenes reminiscent of John Wick, and with the anime finally out, it’s clear that the Sakamoto Days anime is doing a great job of translating the writing and action of the manga into animation. There isn’t much to see of the anime so far, but if the manga is anything to go on, it’s going to be a great watch, even for people who aren’t fans of John Wick.
Between the incredible gun-based action and dramatic storytelling, 91 Days does a great job of playing into John Wick’s appeal on both a visual and narrative level, with the added hook of it being a period piece set around Prohibition adding an extra level of engagement, as well. It’s not as well-known as some other action anime, but overall, it’s one of the best at bringing classic crime drama into the medium, by far.
Madlax is more of a spiritual successor to Noir than a straightforward sequel, but even so, Madlax is another anime from Bee Train with gorgeous animation for its gun-based action anime and an incredibly engaging mystery plot, with Koichi Mashimo and Yuki Kajiura’s work once again making everything hold up incredibly well decades later. The writing isn’t always as competent as Noir, but anyone who liked Noir will find a lot to love about Madlax.
Lycoris Recoil TV-14 AnimationComedyActionThriller Lycoris Recoil is an anime series set in an alternate Japan where an all-female task force, Lycoris, maintains peace covertly. The story follows Takina Inoue, a disciplined member of the organization, and Chisato Nishikigi, a carefree yet talented Lycoris, as they tackle missions while working at a seemingly ordinary café.
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