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The only one I’d take issue with here is Spy X Family. I think it’s more of an “all ages” show that focuses heavily on Anya and her classmates antics. All the rest make sense!

I can’t second this one enough. Vinland Saga was absolutely fantastic. Although, the first season might be a technical disqualification because of how much time it spends on the MC’s youth. I personally think it fits the theme though.

I’d tentatively add Berserk to the list. Tentatively because the story does go back to recount the characters’ youths, but that’s really not the main focus.

Another good one with mostly adult cast and a more mature plot is Monster.

Not quite 100, but the last long anime I watched was Monster (75 eps). And the one before that was Space Brothers (99 eps). I’d highly recommend both.

You lost my interest at 640x360. As curious as I am, I’ll wait for the official release.

And even if it was, that didn’t stop the Ruroni Kenshin remake from going ahead. :S

Let’s goo! Kusuriya was one of the surprise hits of that season for me. Glad to see it’s getting a 2nd season.

I tried to watch the UY remake, not having seen the original, but I just couldn’t get into it. I’m not sure why, since I’ve enjoyed most of Rumiko Takahashi’s other works. I do recall it looking very good stylistically, though, so I’m kinda excited for the Ranma ½ remake.

Do I remember one of the most influential pieces of animation ever? Yeah.

Not to say this isn’t deserved, but popular anime ratings usually follow a certain trajectory where they’re overinflated initially and take a while to settle into their final score. It’ll be interesting to see if Frieren stays on top.

I personally enjoy Ito more for the psychological elements, and although I certainly appreciate the art in and of itself, that wasn’t my main draw so I might not be the best person to make recommendations.

That said, Akira’s original manga form really is just as seminal to that medium as it’s anime counterpart was. I think the storytelling is a bit dated, but the illustration is phenomenal. Since you’re sailing the seas anyways, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to take a quick peek at the art to see if it appeals to you.

Regardless, hope you find something you like!

You could try the Akira manga if you haven’t read it already. It certainly has some body-horror elements, although not to the level of Ito, and it’s a lot more substantial than something like Gantz.

Mayyybbe Gunnm (Battle Angel Alita) as well? Hard to say. It can be a bit fluffier than the rest at times, but it certainly has it’s share of hyper-violent parts too.

(Full disclosure, I haven’t read those in years, so YMMV.)

Ito really is in a class of his own, so if that’s your bar, it’ll be pretty hard to clear.

It’s so hard to choose just one…

I think I’d have to nominate the Monogatari series. Each arc centers around a character, and that character’s VA sings the op, not to mention most of them are incredibly catchy.

Macross Plus also has a phenomenal sound track, with some of Yoko Kanno’s best work, IMO. It also ties in heavily with plot involving an AI pop superstar. It’s really still pretty prescient today.

Some of the Yuki Kaijura soundtracks have been pretty outstanding as well. Both .hack//sign and Noir, for example.