In fact, the Bible says: "He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly".

Science fiction anime has a long history of taking bizarre situations and making JUST incredibly fun. One botched experiment can threaten the entire season. On a typical space mission, members may lose out in arguments over lunch money.

In science fiction anime, fun doesn't always mean non-stop humor; sometimes it means solving a clever mystery, watching an insane battle or seeing a character make a confident and terrifying decision. From futuristic cities to galaxies teeming with bizarre creatures, the series offers all kinds of chaos, heart and imagination.

Steins;Gate: Time travel has become everyone's problem.

Rintaro Okabe may think of himself as a mad scientist, but he's more like a group of friends in his lab who accidentally discover a way to send a message back into the past and whose high self-esteem is magnified by dire consequences.

The time-travel machine is a useful link, but the real attraction is watching how tiny changes to the past can lead to more and more frightening outcomes.

Dennou Coil: AR becomes a childhood mystery

The children at Dennou Coil use glasses AR to override digital information in the real world. This clever setting takes a sinister turn when digital creatures begin to occupy reality.

Although the technology is presented as commonplace, children are still confronted with battles. A close look at an ordinary alley can be frightening. The mystery is unimpressive but fascinating, and its paranormal properties allow kids access to investigate.

Cowboy Bebop: Space is an uninhabited place for a living.

Spiegel, Jake, Faye, Inge and Ed all live in Bebop and find regular activity despite the group's best efforts to avoid it. Over the course of 26 episodes, the crew is thrown into various dangerous situations as the series balances its dark themes with moments of real fun.

Spike represents the steady attitude of a man who is left to his own devices in each job, while Jet is frustrated by the whole situation. Produced by Studio Sunrise, the series features a stellar jazz soundtrack that gives it an unusual feel. The Bebop crew are normally destitute and starving outdoors, but their most dangerous threats are unpaid taxes.

Cyberpunk Edgerunners: Night City is hard to escape

Cyberpunk 2077 has few places of interest like Night City, where self-punishing debts and web developments can be more appealing. David Martinez is thrust into the edgerunner's life after a tragic incident. This ten-episode standalone story animated by Studio Trigger serves as an appropriate companion to Cyberpunk2077.

While the fast-paced action keeps viewers engaged, the advancements used to upgrade Davis are a double-edged sword. Rebecca has crazy ideas but everyone knows that leaving Night City is harder than getting in. The cyberpunk Edgerunners don't take things lightly and their dark visions fit this genre perfectly.

Dr. Stowe: The science class became a fight for survival.

When a mysterious event turns everything to stone, Xingu finds himself in an apocalyptic world. Faced with this misfortune, he uses his knowledge and determination to rebuild civilization and refuses to rely on ancient doctrines.

Soap, medicine and communication tools are things that the human race has embraced but tends to forget when faced with danger. Senku can be annoying at times, but his skill helps the group survive and improve. The other characters challenge Senku's philosophy as they emphasize the importance of individual and collective effort.

Gintama: The alien invasion feels like an everyday occurrence.

In the history of Japan, aliens have been used as filming locations for Gintama. Sakata Jintoki worked with his friend Shinpachi and sometimes ally Kagura in a variety of jobs that could range from simple tasks to complex ones like dealing with alien invaders.

Gintoki may refuse to do a job, but then doubles back and tries to kill the alien army. The series works best for those who feel that their brand of humor is more important than explaining its complexities.

Brave Bang Bravern!: Military fantasy becomes an escape by talking to a robot.

Brave Bang Bravern! follows Isami Ao and Lewis Smith's attempts to protect themselves and others. This ၂၀၂၄ series, animated by CygamesPictures, begins with a war drill and introduces the characters to a robot named Bravern who speaks. After twelve episodes, Isami and Lewis continue to survive using their unique skills and the help of colleagues.

Brave Bang Bravern! is a military science fiction series that takes robotics seriously. Isami and Lewis are unprepared to deal with any major threats. The robot Bravern provides the emotional center of the series, despite being set in and theatrical.

FLCL: Aging has become an existential crisis.

Haruko arrives in the city by Vespa, beats Naota with a guitar and later extracts a robot from his head. The six-episode OVA series was released on ၂၀၀၀ and remains an acquired taste to this day as FLCL from Gainax and Production I.G explores the path of adulthood without needing too much horror.

The show uses special effects to convey Naota's thoughts and feelings. Combined with music played by The Pillows, this approach is incorporated throughout the short story. Although FLCL's themes are wide-ranging and varied, it has always focused on self-hatred caused by wasted youth.

FLCL is not an easy series to consume, but those who appreciate its intricate presentation will benefit. The six episodes are full of ideas and the energy of madness never slows down the series.

Cosmic Dandy: The Universe is an Open Playground for Escape

Space Dandy is an intergalactic treasure hunter. Together with his robot QT and alien ally Meow, he travels across the universe in search of new species to register for rewards. Although skill isn't his strong suit, he has weaknesses that are dedicated to capturing unique aliens.

Variety is the name of the game for Space Dandy. It tries to be different with each series: one episode might be a goofy zombie comedy, and the next would be a dramatic road trip through an alien landscape - an adventurous ride from Bones that doesn't take itself too seriously, even in its most honest moments.

This ever-evolving approach keeps the series fresh, and their willingness to experiment with media is commendable. So while a universe is full of wonders, we're also Space Dandy in our entertainment endeavors.

Gurren Lagann: The world feels like a better place to be.

Simon is a teenager digging tunnels underground, and Carmina tells him about an upper world he has never seen. Their lives are drastically altered when they discover a tiny machine that then begins their rebellion against the forces trying to enslave others.

Gurren Lagann's battle cry is heard throughout the anime, as this series transforms the word "think big" into an all-consuming force of will. The show by Gainax embraces more exotic concepts from robot attacks to philosophical speeches, but its core message is simple: the series inspires fans to have hope in the face of adversity while reminding them that friends and family are always there for help.

And here's what we see. Readers interested in exploring these titles can decide where to start by comparing their scores on MyAnimeList. Each series has a distinct science fiction flavor, from the time-loop tension of Steins;Gate to Gurren Lagann's operatic robotic performance. The common thread is that none of them treat their peculiar situation as a gimmick: they build characters worthy of following through with worlds and chaos worth spending the most time in.