Aria The Animation
The short animation Aria takes place in Aqua (formerly Mars) in the city of Neo Venezia. Gondolas are the primary means of transportation, making the city reminiscent of Venice.
Besides its significance to the plot of the anime, Neo-Venezia is fascinating in and of itself. Reddit user Gamerunglued gushes, “such a unique setting with rich culture, amazing history and legend.” The show’s producers artfully crafted this metropolis to feel both futuristic and familiar, a feat that is no small feat.
Sora No Woto
Sound of the Sky, also known as Sora no Woto, takes place in a dystopian future. This is not the first programme to use this type of setting, but the method in which it has been explored in this particular show makes it truly original. Based on Cuenca, Spain, this anime depicts a day in the life of a military company stationed in the city of Seize (via Crunchyroll).
Reddit user ultima writes that the earth is “packed with secrets, history, and culture.” Details about the city’s landmarks, the routines of the soldiers, and the shared culture are just some of the things that spectators pick up on as they follow the show.
‘Toaru Majutsu No Index
Toaru Majutsu no Index (A Certain Magical Index) is a popular anime series that has also spawned a film franchise. Academy City is a walled city in Japan that is home to all of these events due to its sophisticated technology. A considerable number of students with a wide range of paranormal powers have made the city their home.
The Toaru universe is “probably the best fictional universe I’ve ever seen,” as Reddit user JBHUTT09 put it. Fans of Shippoyasha “would want to attend” the world since it is “not so different from real life,” but with many cooler characteristics like magic.
Legend Of The Galactic Heroes
Though it’s rather ancient, the anime Legend of the Galactic Heroes has become a cultural touchstone. The story begins in the future, maybe in the late 36th century, during a battle between two galactic superpowers that seem to go on forever. Viewers can expect to gain insight into the history of the world and the galactic political landscape as they progress through the series.
In a Reddit post, user fuzzyjustin praised the anime for having “a pretty great environment with multiple major locations of varied qualities,” naming places like Odin and Phezzan as personal favourites. There are so many different worlds and political systems in the universe, and fans liked learning about them all.
One Piece
The long-running anime series One Piece has a massive fan base. There are very few islands, and the action takes place almost entirely on the water. The globe is divided into four seas corresponding to the cardinal directions. The Grand Line is the primary setting of One Piece, and for good reason: it’s a treacherous and unreliable maritime passage that only the most experienced sailors dare attempt.
A user named tyroan on Reddit referred to it as their “favourite universe in anime” because it was “a great environment that gives almost limitless options.” There are a lot of fans who feel the same way, and the show’s 20 seasons are more proof of how much potential there is in the globe.
Junketsu No Maria
The short anime series Junketsu no Maria (sometimes dubbed Maria the Virgin Witch) is set in 1300s France, during the time of the Hundred Years’ War.
Unlike other anime, which often take place in futuristic cities, schools, or even Japan itself, this one is set in a period that is neither popular nor widespread. This is such a “pretty uncommon choice for location and time,” even exclusion knowledges it. To keep viewers engaged, the anime blends historical details with fantastical elements like magic and actual angels.
Muv Luv Alternative
Games inspired the novels in Muv Luv Alternative. It takes place in a planet where humanoid robots are being used in a war against an alien invasion. The majority of the action takes place on a Yokohama military facility.
According to Just A Djoker, the show’s unique selling point is its “vast parallel history chronology that gives the tale complexity.” The show takes place in a parallel universe, and the protagonist utilises his foresight to alter the course of events.
Humanity Has Declined
On the surface, Humanity Has Declined appears to be your run-of-the-mill post-apocalyptic animation about a dying human civilisation. Even after the first episode, it’s clear that this is not the case. All the oddball characters, such little fairies that are obsessed with candy and talking bread, give this animation a surreal, dreamlike aspect.
“apocalyptic ruins covered under a rug of soft pastel colours,” as Redditor EPLWA Is Relevant put it. Fans appreciate the show because it deals with serious topics in an original and colourful atmosphere.
