Top 10 best anime by studio Shaft ranked by IMDb

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Kubikiri Cycle: Aoiro Savant To Zaregototsukai (IMDb 8.0)

Studio Shaft's anime fanmade MV, Kubikiri Cycle: Aoiro Savant To Zaregototsukai

The eight-episode Kubikiri Cycle: Aoiro Savant To Zaregototsukai has an IMDb 8.0, although the real meat of the murder mystery plot doesn't begin until the third installment. Genius Iria Akagami is stuck at home due to a mysterious illness, so to relieve her boredom, she invites other geniuses to be guests in her house.

However, everything changes, when a guest is found brutally murdered, now the race against time begins to find the killer before he is attacked again. Kubikiri Cycle: Aoiro Savant To Zaregototsukai also boasts a series of philosophical discussions, while in-depth character drama helps add to the film's flavor.

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Hidamari Sketch X 365 (IMDb 7.8)

Theme music from studio Shaft's anime, Hidamari Sketch x 365

Hidamari Sketch x 365 with IMDb 7.8 is the second part of the Hidamari Sketch series. This anime series from studio Shaft follows the ordinary lives of four high school girls living in the Hidamari apartment across from their school.

As a part of life, there is little content to look forward to, instead, Hidamari Sketch x 365 focuses on the characters and their relationships with each other. Distinguished by its simple, comfortably paced art style, Hidamari Sketch x 365 is a great, pleasant watch that doesn't require too much thought.

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Nisemonogatari 2(IMDb 7.7)

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Nisemonogatari 2 has an IMDb score of 7.7 as the first of many Monogatari anime to make the list, taking place after the events of Bakemonogatari. Nisemonogatari revolves around main character Koyomoi Araragi who finds himself having to deal with conman Deishuu Kaiki and his efforts to get hold of Araragi and his sisters. This anime from studio Shaft features the main cast from previous anime in the Monogatari series, but focuses more on the Araragi sisters and the new villain. Nisemonogatari also has a stylized art style based on surrealism, in addition to incorporating fanservice-oriented choices to create fun to watch.+

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Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei (IMDb 7.7)

Studio Shaft's anime trailer, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

Through four seasons and an original video animation of the anime Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei produced by studio Shaft, it introduces viewers to a bored teacher and his eccentric class. Possessing an IMDb 7.7 for all four seasons averaged, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei ranks 9th on the list.

The main character is high school teacher Nozomu Itoshiki, who is extremely sensitive to negative events, every little thing pushes him into misery, even suicide. The original premise of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei is used as a springboard for many satirical, humorous, and dark moments. For an anime that deals with such a bleak aspect of Japanese culture, it's a wonder how it manages to make some dark themes interesting.

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Ef: A Tale Of Memories (IMDb 7.5)

Studio Shaft's anime trailer, Ef: A Tale Of Memories

Ef: A Tale Of Memories is a melancholy anime series from studio Shaft with an IMDb score of 7.5; it possesses various romantic storylines. Hiro Hirono, whose bicycle was stolen by Miyako Miyamura during her pursuit of the wallet thief. Another character is Renji Asou, who decides to write a novel with Chihiro Shindou - a girl with a disability that affects her memory. Finally there is Hiro's childhood friend Kei Shindou and photographer Kyosuke Tsutsumi, who takes an interest in her. The separate storylines in Ef: A Tale Of Memories intertwine intriguingly; like most anime from studio Shaft, Ef: A Tale Of Memories stands out with its art style, combining tragic romance to create an excellent anime.

Above is the top list of some of studio Shaft's best anime ranked by IMDb. Featuring a unique beautiful animation style with dreamlike frames, meaningful and profound dialogue combined with profound content; All bring charm to Shaft studio's anime series. Please enjoy and feel the lightness and warmth that studio Shaft's anime conveys! Source: cbr.com