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Gyakkyou Burai Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor , Minami-ke and Genshiken 2 are all considered minor masterpieces by me, but two of them had some representation earlier, so only Minami-ke is fresh new.
1. Clannad [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 23/23)
Tags: School Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Tomoya Okazaki is a delinquent who finds life dull and believes he'll
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei , Stranger: Mukou Hadan and Piano no Mori all got minor masterpiece scores from me. Don't want to choose, so series wins over movies.
1. Baccano! バッカーノ！ [Brain's Base] (Finished 13/13)
Tags: Historical, Organized Crime Action, Comedy, Mystery, Supernatural
During the early 1930s in Chicago, the transcontinental train, Flying
Gin no Saji , Servant x Service and Kingdom 2nd Season are my favorites this season, but Servant x Service is more to my liking among new titles because of more mature characters and fresh focus. There are also honorable masterpieces Genshiken Nidaime and Gintama Movie 2: Kanketsu-hen - Yorozuya yo Eien Nare .
1. Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation Danganronpa: The Animation ダンガンロンパ 希望の学園と絶望の高校生 THE ANIMATION [Lerch
Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi is not as spectacular as Sangokushi movies, but I was interested in learning the roots of the story so much that I enjoyed it substantially nevertheless.
1. Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken (TV) ドラゴンクエスト・ダイの大冒険 [Toei Animation] (Finished 3/46)
Tags: Shounen Martial Arts, Mythology Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
After the defeat of the demon lord Hadl
No masterpieces found, but the closest one to it in Winter 1996 is Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
1. Dragon Ball GT ドラゴンボールGT [Toei Animation] (Finished 3/64)
Tags: Shounen Super Power Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Emperor Pilaf finally has his hands on the Black Star Dragon Balls after years of searching, which are said to be twice as powerful
Again no masterpieces. As of decent ones, I'd say that Taiho Shichau zo is the one I enjoyed the most even though it's just franchise setup with 4 episode OVA .
1. Metal Fighter Miku メタルファイター・MIKU [J.C.Staff] (Finished 3/13)
Tags: Shounen Comedy, Sci-Fi, Sports
In the near future, the sports world is dominated by Neo Wrestling, a new spectacle in which Metal Fighters
Lots of decent works, none is good enough for me. If I really needed to choose, I'd probably go for Hachimitsu to Clover as with all its flaws it can still be nice at times.
1. Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven Eureka Seven 交響詩篇エウレカセブン [Bones] (Finished 3/50)
Tags: Mecha Adventure, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
In the backwater town of
Overlord is the best thing that happened to this season. Prison School is the first ecchi that I liked.
1. Charlotte Charlotte（シャーロット） [P.A. Works] (Finished 13/13)
Tags: School, Super Power Drama
If not for his ability to take over people's mind and body, Yuu Otosaka would be an ordinary high school student. Though it only lasts for five seconds a
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen was the only anime that impressed me in Winter 1999.
1. Petshop of Horrors Pet Shop of Horrors (ペットショップ・オブ・ホラーズ) [Madhouse] (Finished 4/4)
Tags: Josei Horror, Mystery, Supernatural
Count D, a quite interesting pet shop owner from an area called Chinatown, sells rare and hard to come by p
Steins;Gate is sort of must have anime to watch once. Other firm masterpieces this season include Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai. and Tiger & Bunny . Hanasaku Iroha gets a honorary masterpiece which is a high score for a rural SOL anime.
1. Steins;Gate [White Fox] (Finished 24/24)
Tags: Psychological, Time Travel Drama, Sci-F
Berserk of 2016 is the winner for me. New Game! is a nice game creation SOL.
1. Mob Psycho 100 モブサイコ100 [Bones] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Super Power Action, Comedy, Supernatural
Eighth-grader Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama has tapped into his inner wellspring of psychic prowess at a young age. But the power quickly proves to be a liability when he realizes th
Dokonjou Gaeru is a great comedy series and the only masterpiece in 1972 for me.
1. Muumin (1972) ムーミン [1972-I] Mushi Production (Dropped 3/52)
Tags: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Slice of Life
A remake of the 1969-70 Moomin series. This version is more closely based on the books by the Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson.
Ergo Proxy is my favorite anime of the past which is still a full head ahead of most anime, though I see its imperfection nowadays. I also see Fate/stay night and Hellsing Ultimate as minor masterpieces deserving a mention.
1. Fate/stay night [Studio Deen] (Finished 26/26)
Tags: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural
Turns out I criticized everything too much this season, and Gantz 2nd Stage comes out as the only candidate
1. Elfen Lied エルフェンリート [Arms] (Finished 13/13)
Tags: Seinen Gore, Psychological Action, Drama, Horror, Romance, Supernatural
Lucy is a special breed of human referred to as "Diclonius," born with a short pair of horns and invisible telekinetic
No masterpieces and only a few decent anime this season. Among them my preference goes to Miami Guns
1. Boogiepop wa Warawanai Boogiepop Phantom ブギーポップは笑わない [Madhouse] (Finished 3/12)
Tags: Psychological Avant Garde, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Supernatural
Five years ago, a string of grisly murders shook the city to its core and now the rum
Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star has the upper hand this season while Perfect Blue is an honorary masterpiece
1. Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star Outlaw Star 星方武侠アウトロースター [Sunrise] (Finished 24/24)
Tags: Space Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Gene Starwind has always dreamed of piloting his own ship out into the vast sea of stars. Unfortunately, not all dreams come
Kingdom and Sword Art Online are genius masterpieces for me with Kingdom being the more grittier one.
1. Sword Art Online ソードアート・オンライン [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 25/25)
Tags: Love Polygon, Video Game Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Ever since the release of the innovative NerveGear, gamers from all around the globe have been
Marked just one title as masterpiece in 1980 - Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone
1. Tom Sawyer no Bouken The Adventures of Tom Sawyer トム・ソーヤーの冒険 [1980-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/49)
Tags: Historical Adventure, Drama, Slice of Life
Tom Sawyer is a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River in the mid 1800s. Along with his best friend Huckleberry Fi
Calm before the storm of titles in spring. No masterpieces again, my favor goes to Animation Seisaku Shinkou Kuromi-chan
1. Grappler Baki (TV) グラップラー刃牙 [Group TAC] (Finished 3/24)
Tags: Shounen Combat Sports, Gore, Martial Arts Action, Sports
Ever since he was born, Baki Hanma has always known nothing but fighting—strengthening every single muscle and lear
Blue Seed surprised me a lot this season climbing up in the masterpiece league.
1. Magic Knight Rayearth 魔法騎士（マジックナイト）レイアース [Tokyo Movie Shinsha] (Finished 4/20)
Tags: Shoujo Isekai, Mecha Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji are strangers brought together by fate when they meet during a seemingly normal field trip
There's a scattering of minor masterpieces : Blend S , Inuyashiki , 3-gatsu no Lion 2nd Season , Juuni Taisen and Wo Shi Jiang Xiaobai with Juuni Taisen probably leaving the biggest impact on me.
1. Black Clover ブラッククローバー [Pierrot] (Finished 5/170)
Tags: Shounen Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Asta and Yuno were abandoned at the same church on the same da
Sadly, no masterpieces for me this year. But Shounen Tokugawa Ieyasu might be one if it was translated.
1. Flanders no Inu A Dog of Flanders フランダースの犬 [1975-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/52)
Tags: Historical, Pets, Visual Arts Drama, Slice of Life
Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan in a little village nearby Antwerp. N
Infinite Dendrogram was an interesting MMORPG-like experience for me and it even wins over Goblin Slayer: Goblin's Crown by the right of novely in my evaluation. Itai no wa Iya nanode Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. , Oshi ga Budoukan Ittekuretara Shinu and Made in Abyss Movie 3: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei are minor masterpieces for me.
1. Haikyuu!! To the Top Haikyu!! To the Top ハイキュー!! TO THE TOP [Production I.G] (Finished 1/13)
I value Highschool of the Dead as a firm masterpiece and Amagami SS as honorary masterpiece.
1. Highschool of the Dead 学園黙示録 HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD [Madhouse] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Shounen Gore, Survival Action, Horror, Supernatural, Ecchi
It happened suddenly: The dead began to rise and Japan was thrown into total chaos. As these monsters begin terro
Ookami to Koushinryou is the only bright spot in this short season.
1. Ookami to Koushinryou Spice and Wolf 狼と香辛料 [Imagin] (Finished 13/13)
Tags: Adult Cast Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Holo is a powerful wolf deity who is revered in the small town of Pasloe for blessing the annual harvest. Yet as years go by and the villagers become more self-suff
