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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
One Punch Man prevails even though I treat it as comedy. Heavy Object is a nice little adventure that I don't want to forget again.
1. One Punch Man ワンパンマン [Madhouse] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Parody, Super Power Action, Comedy
The seemingly unimpressive Saitama has a rather unique hobby: being a hero. In order to pursue his childhood
Shingeki no Kyojin is often called main anime of the decade for a reason. There's also a sprinking of honorable masterpieces - Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. , Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai. , Aku no Hana and Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Ghost in the Shell - Border:1 Ghost Pain .
1. Shingeki no Kyojin Attack on Titan 進撃の巨人 [Wit Studio] (Finished 25/25)
Can't call anything masterpiece , but Hajime no Ippo is the closest to it.
1. InuYasha 犬夜叉 [Sunrise] (Finished 3/167)
Tags: Historical, Mythology, Time Travel Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural
Kagome Higurashi's 15th birthday takes a sudden turn when she is forcefully pulled by a demon into the old well of her family's shrine.
Strange Dawn made my day. Vampire Hunter D (2000) also deserves a mention.
1. Hand Maid May HAND MAID メイ [TNK] (Finished 3/10)
Tags: Harem Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Ecchi
Saotome Kazuya is a computer whiz. One day his friend Nanbara, threatens him with a computer virus. Trying to stop the virus, Kazuya ends up making a special order. May is
Original season of Log Horizon was genius in my evaluation. Nothing else actually got me interested this time.
1. Kill la Kill キルラキル [Trigger] (Finished 24/24)
Tags: School, Super Power Action, Comedy, Ecchi
After the murder of her father, Ryuuko Matoi has been wandering the land in search of his killer. Following her only lead—t
Can't call anything masterpiece again. Let's point out Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu , maybe.
1. Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu フルメタル・パニック? ふもっふ [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Gag Humor, School Action, Comedy
Sergeant Sousuke Sagara returns to Jindai High School to protect the precious war asset, Kaname Chidori, from any threat. However, his lack of
Megazone 23 got a firm masterpiece score from me. Other masterpieces for me include Dirty Pair and Sangokushi (1985) . Great times begin from 1985 !
1. Shoukoujo Sara 小公女セーラ [1985-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/46)
Tags: Shoujo Historical Drama, Slice of Life
Sent to an all-girls boarding school due to her father's overseas job, Sarah Crewe is a promising young girl wh
Comedy Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun is the winner. Last Koukaku Kidoutai Arise: Ghost in the Shell - Border:4 Ghost Stands Alone movie also impressed me to a degree.
1. Tokyo Ghoul 東京喰種-トーキョーグール- [Pierrot] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Seinen Gore, Psychological Action, Fantasy, Horror
A sinister threat is invading Tokyo: flesh-eating "ghouls" who appear identic
Ended up choosing only Lodoss-tou Senki as borderline masterpiece.
1. Fushigi no Umi no Nadia Nadia: Secret of Blue Water ふしぎの海のナディア [Gainax] (Dropped 3/39)
Tags: Historical Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
In 1889, the world is on the pinnacle of great discoveries in technology. In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle, obs
Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu (2009) and Souten Kouro are my favorites in Spring 2009. K-On! and Shangri-La are following slightly behind.
1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST [Bones] (Finished 1/64)
Tags: Shounen Military Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
After a horrific alchemy experiment goes wrong in the Elric household, bro
Goblin Slayer has no rivals. First season of Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken made quite an impact. Other good titles are Sword Art Online: Alicization , Zombieland Saga and Ken En Ken: Aoki Kagayaki .
1. Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai 青春ブタ野郎はバニーガール先輩の夢を見ない [CloverWorks] (Finished 13/13)
Tags: School Drama, Romance,
I was even ready to rate Bakuman. 2nd Season lower if there was at least some other firm masterpiece in my opinion, but, alas. Another borderline masterpiece that I enjoy is Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai . Decided to finally drop all those childish Digimons and Battle Spirits and the like as I don't like their openings anyway.
1. Hunter x Hunter (2011) HUNTER×HUNTER（ハンター×ハンター） [Madhouse] (Finished 1/148)
No clear favorite this year, but a lot of masterpieces with 7 - Hadashi no Gen 2 , Shounan Bakusouzoku , Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa , Sangokushi II: Amakakeru Otoko-tachi . I don't want to choose, so the winner will be the only series in the list which is Shounan Bakusouzoku .
1. Dragon Ball ドラゴンボール [1986-I] Toei Animation (Dropped 3/153)
Tags: Shounen Martial Arts, Super Power Adventure, Comedy, Fant
Kenpuu Denki Berserk is inevitably the winner here, but I also favor Elf wo Karu Mono-tachi II as a firm masterpiece because it's the rare sequel that even surpasses great original. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka can be considered as borderline masterpiece.
1. Kenpuu Denki Berserk Berserk 剣風伝奇ベルセルク [OLM] (Finished 25/25)
Tags: Seinen Gore, Military
Ali Baba to 40-hiki no Touzoku is a memorable video with full translation, yet still not a masterpiece for me
1. Chingou Muchabee 珍豪ムチャ兵衛 [1971-II] Tatsunoko Production (Dropped 3/51)
Tags: Adventure, Comedy
A goofy comedy series with various stories featuring the same set of characters.
Series is about a samurai warrior son who is dreaming of
There are no masterpieces for me in 1973, but I rate Dororon Enma-kun higher than others.
1. Mazinger Z マジンガーＺ [1973-I] Toei Animation (Dropped 3/92)
Tags: Shounen Mecha Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
The villainous Dr. Hell has amassed an army of mechanical beasts in his secret hideaway, the island of Bardos located in the Aegean Sea. He is capable of controlling mechaniz
Wow, I rated everything pretty low this season. Good opportunity to promote my beloved franchise with Wizardry
1. Trapp Ikka Monogatari The Trapp Family Story トラップ 一家 物語 [Nippon Animation] (Finished 3/40)
Tags: Childcare, Historical, Music Drama, Romance
Based on the same story that produced the classic musical 'The Sound of Music', this is the story of Mari
I failed to find something really good in Summer 1992 season, Kurenai no Buta is the best title among the decent ones, but I still don't consider it a masterpiece.
1. Yadamon Yadamon: Magical Dreamer ヤダモン [Group TAC] (Finished 3/170)
Tags: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
After causing havoc in the Witch Forest, the queen, Yadamon's mother, banishes her to human world.
Lots of titles, lots of masterpieces. Gunslinger Girl , Gungrave and Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu Final deserve a honorary mention as minor masterpieces, but my heart is with Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou
1. Fullmetal Alchemist 鋼の錬金術師 [Bones] (Finished 3/51)
Tags: Shounen Military Action, Adventure, Award Winning, Drama, Fantasy
Edward Elric, a young
Winter season is traditionally the shortest, and this time could not find anything worthy. If I absolutely had to choose, it would probably be Psycho-Pass Movie even though I see clear borrowings in this movie from Ghost in the Shell movie.
1. Ansatsu Kyoushitsu 暗殺教室 [Lerche] (Finished 4/22)
Tags: Shounen School Action, Comedy
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Sequel Druaga no Tou: The Sword of Uruk is the only contestant this small season.
1. Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger はじめの一歩 新シリーズ [Madhouse] (Finished 1/26)
Tags: Shounen Combat Sports
Japanese Featherweight Champion Ippo Makunouchi has successfully defended and retained his title. Meanwhile, his rival, Ichirou Miyata, has resurfaced in Ja
Gin no Saji 2nd Season and Wake Up, Girls! are my choice.
1. Noragami ノラガミ [Bones] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Shounen Mythology Action, Fantasy
In times of need, if you look in the right place, you just may see a strange telephone number scrawled in red. If you call this number, you will hear a young man introduce himself as the Yato God.
Slow beginning of the year, and among decent ones Karas is at least memorable
1. Air [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Yukito Kunisaki is on a journey in search of the Winged Maiden who was bound to the sky centuries ago, after hearing an old childhood tale from his mother. As Yukito shows his puppet show to pe
Log Horizon 2nd Season and Shirobako are the only borderline masterpieces that I can highlight.
1. Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso 四月は君の嘘 [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 22/22)
Tags: Shounen Love Polygon, Music, School Drama, Romance
Kousei Arima is a child prodigy known as the "Human Metronome" for playing the piano with precision and perfe
