5 Original 2010s Anime You Should Be Watching

1. Carole & Tuesday

A faithful encounter is nothing but a myth to a lot of people. Those who witness it or experience it firsthand, however, are left in a state of awe as the sight of the stars perfectly aligned is embedded in their eyes. In an era where songs created by AIs completely dominate the music industry, this so-called myth is exactly what both Carole and Tuesday desperately need. Luckily, it’s exactly what they end up getting. After unexpectedly meeting each other, it didn’t take long for the two aspiring musicians to realize that, moving forward, they are going to need to work together in order to achieve the dream that they are both aiming for.

2. Death Parade

If you’re a player and your coach comes up to you and tells you to play as if your life depends on it, it just means that you should go out there and leave it all on the floor. But here in Death Parade, the implication of this set of words is taken to a whole different level. Death Parade is a series where not everyone who dies goes straight to either heaven or hell. Some end up at a place called Quindecim, where they will be welcomed by a bartender named Decim. Although they are not actually there to relax and enjoy a variety of drinks. The pair of deceased will be playing a game wherein an arbiter will be watching from the sidelines, ultimately deciding on who ends up reincarnating and who gets sent directly to the void.

3. Waiting in the Summer

Nothing disrupts a laid-back night filming session more than getting sent flying by some mysterious, massive object. Kaito Kirishima had almost lost his life the previous night, but for some reason, he cannot remember what actually happened. There is, however, one thing that he is without a doubt completely aware of. And that’s the arrival of the new 3rd-year student, as Kaito’s line of sight can’t help but wander off in her direction. It’s only Ichika Takatsuki’s first day at her new school, and yet she is already warranting plenty of attention for different reasons. By the time the day ends, aside from agreeing on making a movie with her underclassmen, Ichika also somehow ends up staying at Kaito's house.

4. A Place Further than the Universe

Mari is someone who wishes to go on an aimless journey. Now, for a high school student, this might seem a bit unrealistic, but she is determined to turn this vision of hers into a reality. Though she is actually being held back by a certain lingering issue. The 16-year-old always backs out at the last possible minute because she gets anxious whenever she is facing something unfamiliar to her. That said, after hearing the story of her schoolmate Shirase, Mari finally found the courage to set aside her fears and pursue her lifelong dream. Shirase plans to go on a trip to look for her missing mother, and it turns out that she will not be alone as Mari and two other girls named Hinata and Yuzuki decide to tag along. These four are now about to embark on a journey towards the Earth’s southernmost continent, Antarctica.

5. Tsuki ga Kirei

It was awkward and shaky at first, but sure enough, when it’s all said and done, it turned out to be something genuine and special. Here’s a feel-good romance story between an aspiring novelist and one of the stars of the track and field club. Before the school year started, our two protagonists lived in two completely different worlds. But as they spend more time conversing with one another, Kotarou and Akane realize that they are actually quite similar to each other.