Cultural References and Memes 6b1nf
Anime
Watch All These and Their respective sequels and you should probably understand 90% of memes and references on social media platforms,understand popular anime references in other anime, and be able to hold your own in a groupchat on anime.
Since the stack limits me to 50 items, I couldn't put all I wanted.The Honourable Metions are as likely to be referenced as the ones in the stack.
Honourable Mentions:
Steins Gate
Fist of the north star
Love Hina
Fairy Tail
Spyxfamily
FLCL
Initial D
Kaiji
Food Wars
Lucky Star
One Punch Man
Rent a Girlfriend
Your Lie in April
Spirited Away(and/or most ghibli films really)
Silent Voice
Haikyuu
Assassination Classroom
Cardcaptor Sakura
Oreimo
Blend S (just for the Op)
Kekkai Sensen (just for the Ed)
Since the stack limits me to 50 items, I couldn't put all I wanted.The Honourable Metions are as likely to be referenced as the ones in the stack.
Honourable Mentions:
Steins Gate
Fist of the north star
Love Hina
Fairy Tail
Spyxfamily
FLCL
Initial D
Kaiji
Food Wars
Lucky Star
One Punch Man
Rent a Girlfriend
Your Lie in April
Spirited Away(and/or most ghibli films really)
Silent Voice
Haikyuu
Assassination Classroom
Cardcaptor Sakura
Oreimo
Blend S (just for the Op)
Kekkai Sensen (just for the Ed)
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV) 124a6x
TV, 2012, 26 eps Me:- Author:7
Most memed and referenced show, usually hear fans say
"Everything is a JOJO meme"
Famous quotes like
"It's me Dio"
"Nigerundayo Smokey"
"It's the work of an enemy stand"
"Ora ora ora ora ora"
"Muda muda muda muda"
"Wryyyyyyyy"
"Daga Kotowaru"
"Are you approaching me?"
"I am Yoshikage Kira..........."
"Arrivederci"
And many more!
Also known for Giorno's theme
"Everything is a JOJO meme"
Famous quotes like
"It's me Dio"
"Nigerundayo Smokey"
"It's the work of an enemy stand"
"Ora ora ora ora ora"
"Muda muda muda muda"
"Wryyyyyyyy"
"Daga Kotowaru"
"Are you approaching me?"
"I am Yoshikage Kira..........."
"Arrivederci"
And many more!
Also known for Giorno's theme
Shingeki no Kyojin 4x2j5p
TV, 2013, 25 eps Me:- Author:8
SASAGEYO! SASAGEYO! SHINZOU WO SASAGEYO!
Death Note 556r5m
TV, 2006, 37 eps Me:- Author:8
Classic Thriller,L and Light's mind games, Potato Chip Scene.
86% chance a kid brought a death note in your class.
86% chance a kid brought a death note in your class.
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 487132
TV, 2009, 64 eps Me:- Author:9
Top rated anime on MAL(well was)
One of the Most beloved anime
Chimera scene, like that's really the only joke this fandom has
One of the Most beloved anime
Chimera scene, like that's really the only joke this fandom has
Sword Art Online 251y60
TV, 2012, 25 eps Me:- Author:7
Most popular Isekai*
(popularized the isekai genre, even though technically not an isekai)
Nos 1 most controversial anime
Known for having the most self insert mc
(popularized the isekai genre, even though technically not an isekai)
Nos 1 most controversial anime
Known for having the most self insert mc
Boku no Hero Academia 413v5c
TV, 2016, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Poster boy of shonen.
Known for the saying "Plus ULTRA".
Known for the saying "Plus ULTRA".
Tokyo Ghoul z5w1l
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Famous for the Unravel opening , poor adaptations of S2 and Re.
Kaneki's mask was a very popular cosplay.
Kaneki's mask was a very popular cosplay.
Naruto 3n2p4o
TV, 2002, 220 eps Me:- Author:9
One of the BIG 3
Known for its
Hand signs, Martial arts, OSTS
and 95% chance a kid in your school probably did a Naruto run.
Known for its
Hand signs, Martial arts, OSTS
and 95% chance a kid in your school probably did a Naruto run.
Kimetsu no Yaiba 141r5s
TV, 2019, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
Known for the great consistent animation (technically great composition) and Nezuko
Hunter x Hunter (2011) 656j23
TV, 2011, 148 eps Me:- Author:9
Usually described as the best battle Shonen.
Usually called haitusxhaitus as a joke.
Usually debated whether the "x" is pronounced or not.
Usually called haitusxhaitus as a joke.
Usually debated whether the "x" is pronounced or not.
Kimi no Na wa. 57e1c
Movie, 2016, 1 ep Me:- Author:8
Visual Spectacle, The Avatar of Anime, Popularized Anime movies showing in cinemas
Known for its romantic prestige.
Known for its romantic prestige.
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch 4k425
TV, 2006, 25 eps Me:- Author:9
Known for having supposedly the best ending in anime.
Jujutsu Kaisen 3d4s1k
TV, 2020, 24 eps Me:- Author:7
Popular modern shonen
With characters like Gojo exploding in popularity.
Iconic lines:
"Nah I'd win"
"Stand Proud you're strong"
With characters like Gojo exploding in popularity.
Iconic lines:
"Nah I'd win"
"Stand Proud you're strong"
One Piece 373w26
TV, 1999, ? eps Me:- Author:10
One of the big 3.
Known for its length, world building and unique character designs.
Known for its length, world building and unique character designs.
Akame ga Kill! 2v4rb
TV, 2014, 24 eps Me:- Author:7
Iconic for the lack of plot armor.
The face of edgy anime.
The face of edgy anime.
Nanatsu no Taizai 2x4t2f
TV, 2014, 24 eps Me:- Author:7
Known for its poor animation after S2.
Usually called seven deadly frames.
Usually called seven deadly frames.
Yakusoku no Neverland 661n2n
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:10
Thriller anime
Usually memed when talking about food
The unspoken rule in the fandom is that S2 doesn't exist
Usually memed when talking about food
The unspoken rule in the fandom is that S2 doesn't exist
Bleach 2p2r
TV, 2004, 366 eps Me:- Author:7
One of the Big 3.
Known for its great artstyle and OSTS.
50% chance you've heard someone shout Bankai in real life, 75% chance you've heard it in an anime.
Known for its great artstyle and OSTS.
50% chance you've heard someone shout Bankai in real life, 75% chance you've heard it in an anime.
Cowboy Bebop 1mk1u
TV, 1998, 26 eps Me:- Author:8
Iconic 90s episodic anime, has outstanding animation and OSTS for its time.
The first anime to air on Adult Swim
The the first anime to be added on MAL.
Ballad of fallen angels known as its best episode.
also the BANG scene.
The first anime to air on Adult Swim
The the first anime to be added on MAL.
Ballad of fallen angels known as its best episode.
also the BANG scene.
Shinseiki Evangelion 6q575b
TV, 1995, 26 eps Me:- Author:7
Traumatic and psychological anime
One of the most unique Mecha shows ever made
Usually seen as pretentious,
Known for one of the most popular openings of all time
Memes are usually made referencing the rebuild titles(anytime u see "(not)" in a joke it's referencing EVA)
Elevator scene, best girl wars, hospital scene(disgusting)
One of the most unique Mecha shows ever made
Usually seen as pretentious,
Known for one of the most popular openings of all time
Memes are usually made referencing the rebuild titles(anytime u see "(not)" in a joke it's referencing EVA)
Elevator scene, best girl wars, hospital scene(disgusting)
Fate/Zero 5z4w
TV, 2011, 13 eps Me:- Author:8
Iconic Anime adaptation from a visual novel
Known for its genderbent King Arthur, deep plot, incredible animation and OSTS and confusing watch order.
FGO,popular gacha game of the franchise,
Loved for it's "waifus". Known for poorly mistranslated lines like the infamous quotes:
"People die when they're killed"
"The Archer class is actually made up of archers"
"Just because you're correct doesn't mean you're right"
(I put Fate/Zero here on this list but you should probably start with Unlimited blade works or read the visual novel)
Known for its genderbent King Arthur, deep plot, incredible animation and OSTS and confusing watch order.
FGO,popular gacha game of the franchise,
Loved for it's "waifus". Known for poorly mistranslated lines like the infamous quotes:
"People die when they're killed"
"The Archer class is actually made up of archers"
"Just because you're correct doesn't mean you're right"
(I put Fate/Zero here on this list but you should probably start with Unlimited blade works or read the visual novel)
Bakemonogatari 612e3j
TV, 2009, 15 eps Me:- Author:8
Monogatari series
Known for the unique direction,long dialogue,voice acting and animation.
Most popular scene:Toothbrush scene.
Usually clowned on as pedophilic.
Known for the unique direction,long dialogue,voice acting and animation.
Most popular scene:Toothbrush scene.
Usually clowned on as pedophilic.
High School DxD 426c3n
TV, 2012, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Most Popular Ecchi Anime
A cult classic for proud degenerates
Anime fans call shows like this "cultured" which in retrospect is a euphemistic way of saying the show makes you "horny". Also, shows like this are said to have good "PLOT", when written in capital letters it means it has a lot of Ecchi fanservice.
A cult classic for proud degenerates
Anime fans call shows like this "cultured" which in retrospect is a euphemistic way of saying the show makes you "horny". Also, shows like this are said to have good "PLOT", when written in capital letters it means it has a lot of Ecchi fanservice.
Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica 3e4872
TV, 2011, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
Best Magical Girls anime
Known for how messed up it became
Known for how messed up it became
Tonari no Totoro h2072
Movie, 1988, 1 ep Me:- Author:7
Poster movie of Ghibli
Literally their mascot
Bus stop meme
Literally their mascot
Bus stop meme
Dragon Ball 13322u
TV, 1986, 153 eps Me:- Author:6
Father of Shonen
Popular moves like Kamehameha, spirit bomb, super saiyan etc.
( This anime or Z hasn't aged well at all ,so it's easier to read the manga)
Popular moves like Kamehameha, spirit bomb, super saiyan etc.
( This anime or Z hasn't aged well at all ,so it's easier to read the manga)
Monster 5b4y2z
TV, 2004, 74 eps Me:- Author:9
Iconic series, one of the Best thriller show ever made
Known for having one of the most conniving villain ever seen
Known for having one of the most conniving villain ever seen
School Days 1z6871
TV, 2007, 12 eps Me:- Author:3
Nice Boat huh
Iykyk
[Explaining the meme will spoil the show so after you've watched episode 12 search "nice boat school days" and you'll understand]
Iykyk
[Explaining the meme will spoil the show so after you've watched episode 12 search "nice boat school days" and you'll understand]
Kenpuu Denki Berserk 2g2n3a
TV, 1997, 25 eps Me:- Author:-
"It was way to big to be called a sword Too big, too thick, too heavy, and too rough, it was more like a large hunk of iron.”
Known for having great characters, great world building, great art, great story,
Usually put on everyone's top 10 manga list, you could say everything is great about it except the anime.
Berserk 2016 usually clowned upon for its horrid adaptation
You'll usually hear the phrase "Just Read the Manga"
Known for having great characters, great world building, great art, great story,
Usually put on everyone's top 10 manga list, you could say everything is great about it except the anime.
Berserk 2016 usually clowned upon for its horrid adaptation
You'll usually hear the phrase "Just Read the Manga"
Chainsaw Man 6j11z
TV, 2022, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Popular modern shonen.
Dogs of Makima, etc.
Dogs of Makima, etc.
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu 6c2j24
TV, 2006, 14 eps Me:- Author:7
Popular 2000s anime
Haruhi was looked upon as a god for anime fans
Very popular ending dance sequence
Memed on about the endless 8 arc
Popularized Light Novel adaptations
Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya Movie
Regarded as a masterpiece
Haruhi was looked upon as a god for anime fans
Very popular ending dance sequence
Memed on about the endless 8 arc
Popularized Light Novel adaptations
Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya Movie
Regarded as a masterpiece
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 1c5y5z
TV, 2016, 25 eps Me:- Author:7
"I'm sorry I love Emilia"
No Game No Life 274a52
TV, 2014, 12 eps Me:- Author:9
Popular Isekai
Always memed on how it will never get a season 2
Always memed on how it will never get a season 2
Serial Experiments Lain 39o3s
TV, 1998, 13 eps Me:- Author:5
The face of pretentious anime
The most confusing anime you'll ever watch.
Popular reference from the show
"Let's all Love Lain"
On May 10th 2023 MAL was hacked by a Lain fan and all the the anime titles were changed to "Let's all Love Lain".
The most confusing anime you'll ever watch.
Popular reference from the show
"Let's all Love Lain"
On May 10th 2023 MAL was hacked by a Lain fan and all the the anime titles were changed to "Let's all Love Lain".
Pokemon 1x4f5x
TV, 1997, 276 eps Me:- Author:-
Self Explanatory
It's kind of unrealistic to watch all of Pokemon as a teenager or adult in this day and age, so if you've watched the first two pokemon films, the first episode of Pokemon and played Pokemon Go
And this little stat:
"There are 151 original Pokemon"
You should be fine!
It's kind of unrealistic to watch all of Pokemon as a teenager or adult in this day and age, so if you've watched the first two pokemon films, the first episode of Pokemon and played Pokemon Go
And this little stat:
"There are 151 original Pokemon"
You should be fine!
Meitantei Conan 11b64
TV, 1996, ? eps Me:- Author:7
"Only One Truth Prevails"
The Most popular detective anime,
Known for having the best cases seen in Anime, uses an ungodly amount of japanese wordplay mixed with an ungodly amount of murder cases.
If you don't plan on ever watching detective Conan but want the rundown
Watch the special "Detective Conan Episode One, The Great Detective Turned Small".
It spoils about 700+ episodes in about 1hr 30mins.
The Most popular detective anime,
Known for having the best cases seen in Anime, uses an ungodly amount of japanese wordplay mixed with an ungodly amount of murder cases.
If you don't plan on ever watching detective Conan but want the rundown
Watch the special "Detective Conan Episode One, The Great Detective Turned Small".
It spoils about 700+ episodes in about 1hr 30mins.
Violet Evergarden 4l396g
TV, 2018, 13 eps Me:- Author:10
Known as Kyoto's best animated work
Stunning visuals that will leave you speechless
Sometimes regarded as Melodramatic
Episode 10 regarded as one of the best episodes of the last decade
Stunning visuals that will leave you speechless
Sometimes regarded as Melodramatic
Episode 10 regarded as one of the best episodes of the last decade
Gintama 1a20
TV, 2006, 201 eps Me:- Author:9
"He had eyes too fierce to be a samurai yet too calm to be a thug".
Usually regarded as the funniest anime ever made, most of the humor based on referencial jokes, breaking the fourth wall, toilet humor, etc.
Probably should be watched after seeing about 80% of anime on this list.
Usually regarded as the funniest anime ever made, most of the humor based on referencial jokes, breaking the fourth wall, toilet humor, etc.
Probably should be watched after seeing about 80% of anime on this list.
Kidou Senshi Gundam I 4x1vy
Movie, 1981, 1 ep Me:- Author:7
The Progenitors of Mecha,
(I recommend watching the films rather than the series)
(I recommend watching the films rather than the series)
Ashita no Joe 1d65
TV, 1970, 79 eps Me:- Author:8
The ending scene is referenced a lot
You usually see it when a character has either lost, given up the ghost or is depressed while the screen fades into blue/black and white, and you sometimes hear the sound of a boxing bell.
Skip the last 25 episodes of Ashita no Joe S1.
You usually see it when a character has either lost, given up the ghost or is depressed while the screen fades into blue/black and white, and you sometimes hear the sound of a boxing bell.
Skip the last 25 episodes of Ashita no Joe S1.
Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Duel Monsters 3d5j4l
TV, 2000, 224 eps Me:- Author:6
Popular Childhood classic card anime
"It's time to duel"
"You're a 3rd rate duelist with a 4th rate deck"
The "Shadow Realm" 4kids dub deception which was used in place of death in the original Japanese version. This ended up becoming a major meme among fans who watched the dub.
"It's time to duel"
"You're a 3rd rate duelist with a 4th rate deck"
The "Shadow Realm" 4kids dub deception which was used in place of death in the original Japanese version. This ended up becoming a major meme among fans who watched the dub.
Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen 643x40
TV, 2019, 12 eps Me:- Author:8
Popular openings and Endings.
Usually regarded as the best Romcom you'll ever watch.
Usually regarded as the best Romcom you'll ever watch.
Toradora! 31686l
TV, 2008, 25 eps Me:- Author:7
An iconic romantic comedy. Known for popularizing the Tsundere archetype.
Akira 2gb37
Movie, 1988, 1 ep Me:- Author:7
The motorcycle drift scene, also popularized the cyberpunk genre.
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon z2f2
TV, 1992, 46 eps Me:- Author:7
Face of Shojo anime, childhood classic for many
The pose and the sailor guardian uniform are parodied a lot, sometimes Usagi's tiara throw.
(I recommend watching the remake if u don't want the filler though the original has still aged well)
Most popular quote
"In the name of the moon I'll punish you"
The pose and the sailor guardian uniform are parodied a lot, sometimes Usagi's tiara throw.
(I recommend watching the remake if u don't want the filler though the original has still aged well)
Most popular quote
"In the name of the moon I'll punish you"
Another 6wg4z
TV, 2012, 12 eps Me:- Author:7
A classic horror anime, known for how comical the deaths were.
Umbrella scene.
Umbrella scene.
K-On! 5j5k3h
TV, 2009, 13 eps Me:- Author:7
Face of Moe anime, the most popular CGDCT. Also social media s with K-on profile pics where known to have very 'radical', opinions online back in the days.
Mirai Nikki (TV) 4fp40
TV, 2011, 26 eps Me:- Author:7
Famous for having the queen of Yandere.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 6p5l3z
TV, 2007, 27 eps Me:- Author:10
"Let Your Drill Pierce The Heavens"
Provides a very unique spin to the Mecha genre, with animation and Visuals far ahead of its time.
Very loved for how weird it could be.
Most Mecha shows usually take reference to this show one way or another.
It's basically in every trigger original show.
Provides a very unique spin to the Mecha genre, with animation and Visuals far ahead of its time.
Very loved for how weird it could be.
Most Mecha shows usually take reference to this show one way or another.
It's basically in every trigger original show.
Gakkou no Kaidan 1z5k3k
TV, 2000, 19 eps Me:- Author:7
An anime with the most famous English dub.
Popular for being so wild and out of pocket.
Dialogues completely different from the original japanese version.
Comparable to American Dad/Family Guy.
Popular for being so wild and out of pocket.
Dialogues completely different from the original japanese version.
Comparable to American Dad/Family Guy.
