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FrejaOne · 2016-10-24, 22:31

Basically that's it. Our protagonist might have this as his opening goal (like Lelouch in Code Geass) or stumble across it accidentally (Guilty Crown, Akame ga Kill), but the general premise is some group of rebels and revolutionaries trying to overthrow the current rulers.
Plot twists welcome.

Thanks in advance! ^__^

Anime I already watched that might fit the description
Code Geass
Guilty Crown
Akame ga Kill
Nanatsu no Taizai
Legend of the Legendary Heroes
Arslan Senki

AntonKutovoi · 2016-10-25, 06:51

Legend of the Galactic Heroes have this among many things.
Rurouni Kenshin: Trust and Betrayal have this theme present.

I guess Revolutionary Girl Utena also counts

Also:

Spoiler for Major spoilers:

SeijiSensei · 2016-10-25, 09:50

It's more of a coup d'etat than a revolutionary action, but Hyouge Mono presents a (non-canon) plot to assassinate Oda Nobunaga.

Japan's history doesn't have much in the way of revolutionary actions. Most political transitions occurred as the result of conflicts within the elite, not as the result of popular uprisings. Two of the characters in the satirical Oh! Edo Rocket participated in the unsuccessful Osaka Rebellion of 1837, and the story itself focuses on popular opposition to the Tenpou Reforms.

Arslan Senki doesn't really portray a rebellion either. Arslan himself is a prince fighting to regain possession of this throne, so again this story falls into the elite-conflict category rather than a popular uprising.

I've seen few mentions in anime of the extensive rioting that took place in Japan during the 1960s led by the Communists and other left-wing groups. It's mentioned in passing in Sakamichi no Apollon, and an episode of Bartender shows two leftist filmmakers in later life examining how they have abandoned their ideals in the face of commercial pressures. If anyone knows of an anime that focuses on this period, please mention it here because I'd like to watch it.

Anime remains a largely apolitical medium. Partly that reflects its commercial nature, but it also derives, I believe, from Japan's still rather authoritarian political culture. Some anime writers and directors have subversive views that appear from time to time in shows like Kill la Kill or Gatchman Crowds, two works that take on modern-day proto-fascism through comedy. But they are very rare.

kitten320 · 2016-10-27, 09:15

Akatsuki no Yona is similar to Arslan Senki
FMA:Brotherhood to an extend, there is pretty much a revolution at the end of the series.
Kill la Kill, the majority of rebel grows as it progresses.
Koutetsujou no Kabaneri has an arc where one of the characters rebels against higher ups.
No 6 if I don't mistake.
Senjou no Valkyria is military series.

FrejaOne · 2016-11-08, 03:46

Thank you! I'm open to more suggestions.

SeijiSensei
I agree, I should have phrased my request better. I wanted something that had more direct action and adventure rather than a quiet/political conflict. So in this sense Arslan Senki fits.

NervZero · 2016-11-17, 17:53

Glass Fleet

this involves a few different elements that you are looking for it is political/action and has plenty of conflict...

https://myanimelist.net/anime/973/Gl...nt_de_lUnivers

Tytania

This another space themed anime where you have politics and revolution...

https://myanimelist.net/anime/4066/Tytania

Lets not forget one of the classics or I think its a classic... Utawarerumono

This is a sword anime with a little space thrown in for good measure... I think this was one of my first anime i saw beyond Dragon Ball and Fist of the North Star...

https://myanimelist.net/anime/856/Utawarerumono

Fairy Water · 2016-11-19, 21:37

I'm surprised that you watch CG and GC, and still don't know about Kakumei Valvrave

Some others are:
- Tear to Tiara
- Kyousou Giga
- Cross Ange
- Charlotte
- Owari no Sheraph
- Concrete Revolution
- Claymore
- Ulbel Blatt (more like revenge from the protagonist but rebellious from his nakama)

2016-10-24, 22:31	Link #1
FrejaOne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011	rebellion theme (protagonist and his group overthrowing the ruling power)) Basically that's it. Our protagonist might have this as his opening goal (like Lelouch in Code Geass) or stumble across it accidentally (Guilty Crown, Akame ga Kill), but the general premise is some group of rebels and revolutionaries trying to overthrow the current rulers. Plot twists welcome. Thanks in advance! ^__^ Anime I already watched that might fit the description Code Geass Guilty Crown Akame ga Kill Nanatsu no Taizai Legend of the Legendary Heroes Arslan Senki

2016-10-25, 06:51	Link #2
AntonKutovoi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vladimir, Russia Age: 30	Legend of the Galactic Heroes have this among many things. Rurouni Kenshin: Trust and Betrayal have this theme present. I guess Revolutionary Girl Utena also counts Also: Spoiler for Major spoilers: Rose of Versailles, in the very end. Samurai Warriors also kinda comes to this in the end

2016-10-25, 09:50	Link #3
SeijiSensei AS Oji-kun Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 74	It's more of a coup d'etat than a revolutionary action, but Hyouge Mono presents a (non-canon) plot to assassinate Oda Nobunaga. Japan's history doesn't have much in the way of revolutionary actions. Most political transitions occurred as the result of conflicts within the elite, not as the result of popular uprisings. Two of the characters in the satirical Oh! Edo Rocket participated in the unsuccessful Osaka Rebellion of 1837, and the story itself focuses on popular opposition to the Tenpou Reforms. Arslan Senki doesn't really portray a rebellion either. Arslan himself is a prince fighting to regain possession of this throne, so again this story falls into the elite-conflict category rather than a popular uprising. I've seen few mentions in anime of the extensive rioting that took place in Japan during the 1960s led by the Communists and other left-wing groups. It's mentioned in passing in Sakamichi no Apollon, and an episode of Bartender shows two leftist filmmakers in later life examining how they have abandoned their ideals in the face of commercial pressures. If anyone knows of an anime that focuses on this period, please mention it here because I'd like to watch it. Anime remains a largely apolitical medium. Partly that reflects its commercial nature, but it also derives, I believe, from Japan's still rather authoritarian political culture. Some anime writers and directors have subversive views that appear from time to time in shows like Kill la Kill or Gatchman Crowds, two works that take on modern-day proto-fascism through comedy. But they are very rare. __________________ Taking Anime Seriously - Politics by the Numbers - Sports by the Numbers - MAL List - Avatars - Images

2016-10-27, 09:15	Link #4
kitten320 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Akatsuki no Yona is similar to Arslan Senki FMA:Brotherhood to an extend, there is pretty much a revolution at the end of the series. Kill la Kill, the majority of rebel grows as it progresses. Koutetsujou no Kabaneri has an arc where one of the characters rebels against higher ups. No 6 if I don't mistake. Senjou no Valkyria is military series. __________________ My anime list

2016-11-17, 17:53	Link #6
NervZero RAWR!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Age: 38	Glass Fleet this involves a few different elements that you are looking for it is political/action and has plenty of conflict... https://myanimelist.net/anime/973/Gl...nt_de_lUnivers Tytania This another space themed anime where you have politics and revolution... https://myanimelist.net/anime/4066/Tytania Lets not forget one of the classics or I think its a classic... Utawarerumono This is a sword anime with a little space thrown in for good measure... I think this was one of my first anime i saw beyond Dragon Ball and Fist of the North Star... https://myanimelist.net/anime/856/Utawarerumono __________________ Anime-Planet.com - anime \| manga \| reviews

2016-11-08, 03:46	Link #5
FrejaOne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011	Thank you! I'm open to more suggestions. SeijiSensei I agree, I should have phrased my request better. I wanted something that had more direct action and adventure rather than a quiet/political conflict. So in this sense Arslan Senki fits.

2016-11-19, 21:37	Link #7
Fairy Water Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015	I'm surprised that you watch CG and GC, and still don't know about Kakumei Valvrave Some others are: - Tear to Tiara - Kyousou Giga - Cross Ange - Charlotte - Owari no Sheraph - Concrete Revolution - Claymore - Ulbel Blatt (more like revenge from the protagonist but rebellious from his nakama)