Summary
Anime with ridiculously long titles seduce fans with quirky and overly descriptive names, adding to the enjoyment of the series. KochiKame holds the Guinness World Record for the most volumes published for a manga series, and its long title reflects its longevity and uniqueness. Ascendance of a Bookworm, Suppose a Child from the Final Dungeon, and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War are examples of anime with long titles that capture the essence of the story and attract fans.
Most anime fans have heard of one The anime has a ridiculously long title. Many light novels—a versatile literary genre popular in Japan—are often credited with starting the trend of long-form titles, and many of them have been adapted into anime, a trend that has carried over into a new genre.
These series are often abbreviated by fans to save time, but their original, overly descriptive titles are a quirky charm that keeps anime and light novel fans interested. Whether the title gives an overly detailed explanation of the plot or asks the audience a question that may or may not be related to the plot later on, anime with long titles always have the ability to cause infectious laughter. .
10 KochiKame had a long title before it was cool
Based on the manga by Osamu Akimoto
From 2016 to 2021, KochiKame held the Guinness World Record for “most volumes published for a single manga series”.
The original manga KochiKame started this trend when it was first published in 1976. The official English translation of the title is KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops. On the other hand, the long title in Japanese is directly translated as: This is the Police Station in Front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward.
Manga and anime adapted episode by episode, focuses on the get-rich-quick scheme of Officer Kankichi “Ryo” Ryotsu. It was serialized in Shonen Jump magazine for 40 years, ending in 2016. The two film adaptations in 1999 and 2003 also had long titles, staying true to the source material in many ways.
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Based on the Light Novel written by Miya Kazuki and illustrated by You Shiina
Ascension of a Bookworm and Honzuki no Gekokujou themselves are not very long titles. However, the original Japanese version added a subtitle that was longer than both of those, creating the full title Ascendance of a Bookworm: I’ll Stop At Nothing To Become a Librarian. One or the other could do the same, but main character Urano Motosu probably prefers it that way.
Urano’s driving desire in life was reading, which ultimately crushed her – literally. Dying under a pile of books, she only dreamed of ending up somewhere where she could read forever. Instead, she’s reincarnated into a world where only a wealthy few have access to literacy studies and books, forcing her to take matters into her own hands if she ever wants to read again. document.
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8. Suppose a kid from the final dungeon reverses the hero’s journey
Based on the Light Novel written by Toshio Sato and illustrated by Nao Watanuki
Usually, the monsters of the final dungeon are the toughest, most horrifying test of any hero’s strength. For Lloyd Belladonna, destroying them is just a day’s work. However, he laments that he is the weakest person in his famously powerful village and seeks to prove himself by traveling far and joining the army.
Suppose a child from the Boonie Dungeon ends up being transported to Starting Town? is a question but the answer is exactly what everyone expected: Thanks to his lifetime of experience fighting the toughest creatures the kingdom has to offer, he is stronger than other rookie soldiers.. Combined with his complete lack of general knowledge of dungeon life is not the end; the show has a perfect formula for comedy.
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7 Kaguya-sama: Love is War is a fun romantic comedy
Based on the original manga by Aka Akasaka
Season 4 of Kaguya-sama: Love is War is expected to premiere in Spring 2024!
Love Is War sums up the premise of Aka Akasaka’s widely successful romance quite well. However, its original translated title is Kaguya Wants to be Confessed To: The Geniuses’ War of Love and Brains. Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Hirogane are the student council leaders of Shuchiin Academy, incredibly skilled and intelligent in every way – except how to properly confess their feelings to each other.
Both of them are fully aware that they are in love with the other, but are extremely cunning about it.. Constantly playing deep mind games to force the other to confess, each is determined not to be the first to admit their feelings. Put them together with the Academy’s other colorful characters and create a modern classic rom-com anime.
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6 Anohana brings together estranged friends
Written by Mari Okada
The film’s sequel, “A Letter to Menma,” was released in August 2013.
After the death of one of their own, a group of childhood friends drift apart, unable to mend their bonds during the grieving process. Years later, they meet the ghost of their dead friend, who wants them to fulfill his last wish. What that wish really is and how to make it form the core of the series while exploring the effects of unresolved guilt and grief – something that has made Anohana one of the anime for for the best coming-of-age of the 2010s.
The characters aren’t the only ones with nicknames. Although the series is often called Anohana, meaning That Flower, its official title is We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day. Although more wordy, it is even more vague about the actual plot of the series, but compensates with a bit of lyricism.
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5 Watamote is the embodiment of social awkwardness
Based on the manga by Nico Tanigawa
Tomoko Kuroki has never been the most popular person, but her beloved otome games have taught her that that will all change when she enters high school. However, when her perfect high school life fails to materialize, she will do anything but reflect on herself about it. Or, as she attests in the full title of her show, No matter how I look, It’s Your Fault I’m Not Famous!
Watamote is the pinnacle of self-aware comedy. Tomoko is extremely confused and insecure, always living in the illusion of an ideal life rather than living according to her own wishes. However, the program really worked when she was determined to step out of her comfort zone, make many friends, and truly become a popular girl.
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4 WorldEnd: The only survivors of the apocalypse are the elves
Based on the light novel written by Akira Kareno and illustrated by Ue
The full name of this series is WorldEnd: What do you do at the end of the world? Are you busy? Will you save us? question directed at frozen warrior Willem Kmetsch, who has awakened to a monster-filled apocalypse. More important, it was coined by the Elves, the only remaining humans capable of fighting the Monsters that roam the earth.
WorldEnd takes itself extremely seriously, although the synopsis sounds admittedly odd. Willem became a father figure to the Elves, all young girls raised solely to become living weapons. Given the state of the world they live in, finding comfort and happiness is extremely difficult but not impossible.
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3 Full Dive takes VR gaming to dangerous levels
Based on the Light Novel written by Light Tuchihi and illustrated by Youta
Many isekai anime follow their heroes through fantasy game worlds. From time to time, these heroes will complain about their new setting, but no one is as vocal about it as Hiroshi Yuki. The full title of his show is Full Dive: The next generation Full Dive role-playing game is even%#$ better than real life!
Kiwame Quest was banned long ago for good reason: the pain felt in the game was even worse than in real life. Although Hiroshi plays VR games for escapist purposes, he finds himself addicted to Kiwame Quest, even as it puts him into – literally – hell. Before long, he becomes obsessed with beating the terrible game at any cost.
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The 2 Demon Kings create a turning point in the reincarnation trend
Based on the light novel written by Shu and illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma
Although its translated title is simply The Misfit of Demon King Academy, the original title of this anime continues: The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History’s Strongest Demon King reincarnates and goes to school with his descendants mine. Anos fought for millennia to rule the world, but ultimately sacrificed his life for peace. Awakening generations later, Anos discovers that his dream has not yet come true and must start from scratch to try again.
One of the best reincarnation anime that combines fun with school anime. Anos’s image has been severely distorted since his first death, much to his shock, and his descendants are given special treatment among the demons and humans who are still being hunted. pressure. He must figure out the rules of his new world and how to finally create a world of equality.
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1 Yuuri!!! On Ice’s OVA puts Yurio in the spotlight
Written by Sayo Yamamoto and Mitsurou Kubo
Yuuri’s ending credits!!! on Ice features Viktor and Yuuri’s ice skate performance: Stammi Vicino’s duet performance. However, Yury Plisetsky’s exhibition skateboard contains special Blu-Ray features. Under bright pink lights and wearing an edgy Gothic outfit, Yuri skates to “Welcome to the Madness,” a hard rock performance aimed at his fellow skater Otabek.
Yuri!!! on Ice, like many other anime, prefers long episode titles to long show titles, longest part from episode seven: “China’s On! Grand Prix Series Opening Event!! The Cup of China Free Skate”. It follows the same pattern of this OVA, whose full title is Yuuri!!! on Ice – Yuri Plisetsky GPF in Barcelona EX – Welcome to The Madness. With the OVA only lasting two minutes, the title is especially outrageous.
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