Top 10 Most Important Moments in Anime History

For better or worse, these changes have defined the medium ever since. Join Ashley as we look over the moments across the anime scene that radically shook things up, as seen across series such as "Pokemon", "One Piece", "Dragon Ball", and more! Which of these moments shook you upon first watching them? Let us know in the comments!

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[WatchMojo]

Which of these moments shook you upon first watching them? Let us know in the comments!

[TrickyMind]

Goku going Super Saiyan was like a big bang in the anime world. It wasn't just a cool power-up; it changed the game entirely. Suddenly, every anime fan wanted that moment of intense transformation and power. It showed us that characters could grow and evolve in ways we hadn't seen before, making us all feel a bit more connected to their journeys. And let's be real, seeing Goku with his golden hair and glowing aura was like witnessing magic on screen. It's a moment that stuck with us, inspiring countless other shows and becoming a symbol of the anime community worldwide. It's not just a scene; it's a part of our collective anime-loving hearts.

[man.in.thx.box]

May you rest in piece Toriyama sensei. Thank you so much for getting me into anime as it is.

[RibbidyJamGames]

Ash finally winning was a historical event imo but I respect you guys for adding the porygon ep as well. That did impact anime in a way

[edpadilla]

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[UzumakiKhanHOKAGE]

Goku Going Super Saiyan Will Always Be The Most Iconic Anime Scene Of All Time!!!

[vladimirenlow]

"You either have to be first, best, or different." ~~ Loretta Lynn

Or in the case of the Porygon episode, accidentally put several hundred school buses' worth of kids in the hospital.

[Bluestar-bhbf]

I was hoping the movie Akira would be here it’s cyberpunk setting left a lasting impact on sci fi and dystopian themes

[emiebex]

Goku going Super Saiyan for The First Time was one of The Greatest Moments in Anime History. ⚡️🧏🏿‍♂️🙆🏻‍♀️

[danknhshinki]

Do "Top 20 Shonen Jump Heroes" for the memory of Akira Toriyama.

[phantomrequim]

Spirited Away mesmerized me when I first saw it. The animation was beautiful and the characters were interesting. Thank you Hayao Miyazaki for creating this wonderful movie.

[krizwatcher]

Honorable mention: Yu-Gi-Oh gave birth to the concept of the Abridged Series.

[sweetandsourdish]

Ace’s death shook me to the core. I wasn’t past it then, I’ll never get past it now or ever. The scene shattered my heart and my mind to pieces. 😭😭😭💔💔💔

[Animeguy]

Ace dies to save luffy was an incredible moment on one piece

[fergonzalez]

I think Bleach plot twist with Aizen setting up his death and revealing to be the real villain deserved an honorable mention.

[ChristoAbrie]

Goku's first Super Saiyan power up was monumental. DBZ was already a massively popular franchise outside of Japan, but that moment catapulted Goku into superstardom and Dragon Ball became a global phenomenon.

[miraveta]

First time goku went super saiyan I lost my shit my parents freaked out that I suddenly started screaming and flailing around in awe of what just happened. They didn't get how awesome it was

[marcusyates]

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[mattiasolsson]

Totally believed you gonna show Ash’s victory against Leon, i feel for it.

[emiebex]

Berserk- The Eclipse we learned just how Dark an Anime can end on, & that one moment shaped Guts for the rest of his life.