Lupin III (2015)

Anime with jazzy James Bond-esque OPs/EDs.

Link for youtube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL03oWZ6Yt6YqjFoQROdGFJH7uTjLbV10-

May include:

- graphic style
- bold pops of color against black
- stark silhouettes
- spotlight
- grungy and splattery textures
- people pointing / shooting handguns
- reflected images
- casino imagery (poker chips, dice, playing cards, etc.)
- spies / detectives / assassins / space cowboys
- cocktail dresses and tuxedos
- swing dancing
- kicking / fighting
- jazz music with lots of trumpets

Do casts interest you more than anything else when getting into a show? Here's a few that I like

Being purely evil or purely good is a misconception. You never know, but there are times someone has to sacrifice their good to become the villain. We always have some good and bad in us. So bad guys can have a conscience too.

Updated up to Spring 2022.


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I once made a list of Jazzy soundtracks I found in anime so I decided to put it here. Feel free to send me any suggestions.

A little guide.
I hope it's helpful.

Here's some of the anime series that deals with mafia,gangsters,delinquents etc.

Anime that can be classified as "edgy", but not in the usual sense (childish and pretensious). These anime have slick styles and aesthetics, you could say they have an edge. Their art usually resembles graphic novels and street art and are overall very stylish. That also echoes on their plots, generally pretty dynamic and fast-paced. That's this kind of edgy.

Animes that tells a story from the perspective of criminals.

anime that takes place in places outside japan.

Anime containing Italian references

- D.Gray-man: Episodes 3, 4 and 5 of the D.Gray-man anime are set in nineteenth-century Matera. Other minor references along the way.
- Ristorante Paradiso: The story is set in a restaurant in Rome.
- La Storia della Arcana Famiglia: The show has an Italian title, also almost every character have Italian words as their names. The setting is clearly inspired by Italy.
- Campione!: The blonde main character is Italian and some parts of the anime are located in Sardinia.
- Arte: Set in Renaissance Florence.
- Aria The Animation: The anime is set in Neo Venice, a faithful replication of Venice.
- Galilei Donna: Three descendants of Galileo Galilei - Hozuki, Hazuki and Kazuki Ferrari - lead a quiet existence in Tuscany.
- Gunslinger Girl: Set in Italy in an unspecified future.
- Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel: Kyun Kyun☆Tokimeki Paradise!!: It has some Italian references inside
- Katekyo Hitman Reborn!: some parts are located in Italy.
- Lupin III (2015): this series takes place in Italy and San Marino.
- Noir: Various Italian references to weapons, cities, etc.
- Romeo x Juliet: It doesn't even need to be said.
- Toaru Majutsu no Index: There are historical allusions to the Catholic Church and Italian history, palaces clearly inspired by famous palaces in Italy, some character's names are in Italian, and more.
- Blend S: Main character (Dino) is Italian, the name of the restaurant is in Italian, there are various references to Italian cuisine in the show.
- 91 Days: The main characters are Italians.
- La Corda d'Oro - Blue Sky: Italian name of the show, also there is an Italian character.
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Some characters have Italian names, also the fourth season is located in Italy.
- Captain Tsubasa: An important character ends up playing in Italy, also various references to Italian football.
- Ao Ashi: Main character reference the Italian legend "Roberto Baggio" and the Italian club "AC Milan" while talking.
- Code Geass: For a short time you can briefly see Dante Alighieri's famous quote "Lasciate ogni speranza voi ch'entrate" on screen when a specific event happen (minor reference)
- Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: There are a few Italian and latin famous quotes at the beginning of some episodes
- Girls und Panzer: in the OVA if I'm not wrong, there is this odd reference to Italian fascism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2TSdz4eRvY

Please note, I'm going to select the first season to each show but sometimes the references may only happens in sequels.
I'm 100% sure I'm missing something here. Please propose (maybe in DM) new anime to add to this list.

In this case, I will present anime, which have been renewed with derivative variations as the generations have passed, this is normally done when the franchise is very successful and therefore, it is desired that today's children continue to like it.

WARNING:This stack uses the occasional anime that has not yet been released, however, the intention of the list is only to inform, guide and entertain, without any profit objective, thank you.

Collection of series that feature Enka songs or songs from prominent Enka singers as theme songs or as part of the series.

List of featured artists

Misora Hibari (美空ひばり)
Yashiro Aki (八代亜紀)
Miyako Harumi (都はるみ)
Matsubara Nobue (松原のぶえ)
George Yamamoto (山本譲二)
Kobayashi Sachiko (小林幸子)
Hino Mika (日野美歌)
Minami Haruo (三波春夫)
Hosokawa Takashi (細川隆史)
Kitajima Saburo (北島三郎)
Shimakura Chiyoko (島倉千代子)
Tendou Yoshimi (天童よしみ)
Yoshi Ikuzo (吉幾三)
Michiya Misashi (三橋美智也)
Kashima Hiromi (鹿島ひろ美)
Ishikawa Sayuri (石川さゆり)
Suizenji Kiyoko (水前寺清子)
Nakamura Mitsuko (中村美律子)
Kawanaka Miyuki (川中美幸)
Teresa Teng (鄧麗君)
Fuji Keiko (藤圭子)

Sequels to animes that took years to release. This list is informative and is not intended to be critical of these anime.

Thanks to the users eblf2013 and Andrewapps for collaborating.

Part 1: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/36794/

decided to not include completely fictional places :)