The "graphic drama" (as described by Saito Productions) which initially premiered in 1971 was produced in the wake of Golgo 13's initial groundswell in popularity from its initial publication in 1968. The anime employed a "scale animation" style whereby the action effects were added onto still and scale images of manga panels prior to filming episodes with sound effects, giving a rough look similar to gekiga manga. In contemporary terms, it's closer to a motion comic with voice acting than a conventional animated work.
Golgo 1370%
Claymore81%
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure86%
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse80%
KILL BLUE81%
Ronin Warriors77%
Berserk74%
Hakuoki65%
Golden Kamuy75%
Marvel's Hit-Monkey77%
Ninja Kamui81%
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure70%
Hell's Paradise81%
Buso Renkin74%
Rurouni Kenshin85%
Black Cat71%
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom69%
Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None76%
The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace81%
Digimon: Digital Monsters80%
