Top 10 Influential 2000s Anime That Redefined the Genre

The article ranks the top 10 anime from the 2000s, focusing on their popularity and impact on the genre. It notes that a single episode could influence school dynamics, with one series achieving a score of 9.1 on My List from over 2.2 million voters.

The rankings consider cultural impact, genre innovation, and critical consensus. Notable mentions include a 2001 film by Hayao Miyazaki, which became regarded as the greatest animated film of all time and won an Academy Award in 2003 for Best Animated Feature.

Tite Kubo's "Bleach," which transitioned from a Weekly Shōnen Jump feature to a serialized anime, is highlighted for its distinctive fight choreography. The article also discusses how the 2000s anime art style, characterized by bold lines and vivid colors, set the stage for future creativity in the medium.

The influence of animation blocks like Toonami and Adult Swim in popularizing anime in the West is also acknowledged.