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Possibly interestingly, a Japanese Anime series called Dennou Coil (2007) has very well thought out AR. eg:

* https://youtu.be/hSm_vG586II?t=38 (safe for work, as is the whole series)

* https://youtu.be/hSm_vG586II?t=212

The anime series itself is really good. Kind of a science-fiction mystery story.

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Seriously, anyone with an interest in AR/VR and even a passing tolerance for anime ought to give Dennou Coil a chance. For those curious, it's better than just safe for work, it's a family friendly series that you could watch with your kids (or your parents).

Just remembered another anime that also shows AR as a daily life thing, The Orbital Children:

* https://youtu.be/6vJPJHhs2Xs (also safe for work)

That one has a less fleshed out / "natural" use of AR compared to Dennou Coil, but it's still pretty good.

It's only 6 episodes, and should be available on Netflix in most countries already. Not sure if Dennou Coil is.

With both series written and directed by Mitsuo Iso, who also contributed to storyboards, key animation, and digital effects. Iso had a remarkable career and notable animation style even well before Dennou Coil. It's only unfortunate that there's such massive gap between productions of his own original works.

Thanks. Been always looking for something similar to Dennou Coil, and now this arrives, and by the same author! A very nice surprise

Dennou Coil! Really on a whole new level, definitely a must watch for everyone reading this, great story(ies).

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