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Kingdom 4th Season is still great. Can say the same about Tiger & Bunny 2 and Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari Season 2 to a lesser extent. Another minor masterpiece for me is Spy x Family .
1. Spy x Family [Wit Studio, CloverWorks] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Shounen Childcare Action, Award Winning, Comedy
Corrupt politicians, frenzied nationalists, and other
Among sequels I value Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Season above Overlord IV or Made in Abyss: Retsujitsu no Ougonkyou or Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV: Shin Shou - Meikyuu-hen . From fresh works only enjoyed Isekai Ojisan .
1. Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Season ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 2nd Season [Lerche] (Finished 13/13)
After finishing Chainsaw Man , I decided that it's only getting a honorary masterpiece for the effort of change and any other masterpiece would beat it. And that honor goes to sequel Tiger & Bunny 2 Part 2 .
1. Chainsaw Man チェンソーマン [MAPPA] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Shounen Gore Action, Fantasy
Denji is robbed of a normal teenage life, left with nothing
I'm assured that anime develops for the better with each season, but can't spot anything but sequels like Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka IV: Shin Shou - Yakusai-hen and Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season - Kanketsu-hen somehow again.
1. Vinland Saga Season 2 ヴィンランド・サガ SEASON2 [MAPPA] (Finished 24/24)
Tags: Seinen Gore, Historical Act
Nightmare came true as in the absence of masterpieces need to choose among above average works that I watched to the end. And I'd rather nominate serious Tengoku Daimakyou than ecchi harem.
1. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc 鬼滅の刃 刀鍛冶の里編 [ufotable] (Finished 1/11)
Tags: Shounen Historical Action, Fantasy
Got something I liked for a change - Seija Musou: Salaryman, Isekai de Ikinokoru Tame ni Ayumu Michi
1. Jujutsu Kaisen 2nd Season Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 呪術廻戦 懐玉・玉折／渋谷事変 [MAPPA] (Finished 1/23)
Tags: Shounen Gore, School Action, Fantasy
The year is 2006, and the halls of Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School echo with the endless bickering and inte
Best season ever. Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su was perfect and defeated unbeatable Goblin Slayer II (only because it's a sequel). Saihate no Paladin: Tetsusabi no Yama no Ou sequel left better impression than original. And there's a whole scattering of minor masterpieces - Boushoku no Berserk , 16bit Sensation: Another Layer and Jin Zhan Fashi .
1. Sousou no Frieren Frieren: Beyond Journey's End 葬送のフリーレン [Madhous
One of the best seasons of Kingdom 5th Season is the definite winner followed by more sequels Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage and Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd Season . Ore dake Level Up na Ken is a honorary mention as it was mildly amusing despite multiple evident flaws. Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata is an inspiring start with much potential.
1. Ore dake Level Up na Ken Solo Leveling 俺だけレベルアップな件 [A-1 Pictures]
Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai was the only flash in the darkness this time.
1. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc 鬼滅の刃 柱稽古編 [ufotable] (Finished 1/8)
Tags: Shounen Historical Action, Fantasy
After a series of mighty clashes with Upper Rank Demons, the Ubuyashiki clan prepares for one last battle with t
In the absence of serious titles to my taste, there's a whole bunch of great comedies - Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! , Isekai Shikkaku , Murai no Koi and Long Zhong Ren.
1. "Oshi no Ko" 2nd Season [Oshi No Ko] Season 2 【推しの子】第2期 [Doga Kobo] (Finished 1/13)
Tags: Seinen Reincarnation, Showbiz Drama
With the help of producer Masaya Kaburagi, Aquamarine "Aqua
As expected, nothing could come close to Shangri-La Frontier: Kusoge Hunter, Kamige ni Idoman to su 2nd Season . But for minor masterpieces, there are plenty - Dandadan , Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka V: Houjou no Megami-hen , Tensei Kizoku, Kantei Skill de Nariagaru 2nd Season , Party kara Tsuihou sareta Sono Chiyushi, Jitsu wa Saikyou ni Tsuki and even Kabushikigaisha Magi-Lumière .
1. Dandadan ダンダダン [Science
A-Rank Party wo Ridatsu shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyuu Shinbu wo Mezasu. and Übel Blatt are the only minor masterpieces that I spotted with the latter being of higher quality.
1. Ore dake Level Up na Ken Season 2: Arise from the Shadow Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow [A-1 Pictures] (Finished 7/13)
Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Adult Cast, Urban Fantas
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
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
There aren't masterpieces inside 1970 anime for me, but among scores of 6 I'd choose one that has a full English translation, and thus Cleopatra .
1. Attack No.1 アタックNo.1 [1970-I] Tokyo Movie Shinsha (Dropped 3/104)
Tags: Shoujo Drama, Sports
Kozue is a middleschool girl and enthusiastic volleyball player. Her dream is to play in the Japanese national volleyb
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
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.
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
Uchuu Senkan Yamato is innovative in many aspects. Pacing can sometimes be slow with it, but I enjoyed first season and looking forward to second and third ones. The only definite masterpiece for me in 1974 .
1. Alps no Shoujo Heidi アルプスの少女ハイジ [1974-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/52)
Tags: Historical, Iyashikei Drama, Slice of Life
After becoming an orphan, H
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
There are no masterpieces in 1977 for me. Among the 6s, Araiguma Rascal is my choice.
1. Time Bokan Series: Yatterman タイムボカンシリーズ ヤッターマン [1977-I] Tatsunoko Production (Dropped 3/22)
Tags: Mecha Adventure, Comedy
A mysterious gem called the "Skull Stone" is said to be able to reveal the location of the largest vein of gold in the world. This legend has entrance
Mirai Shounen Conan is the first anime that I'm rating as 8 - definite masterpiece.
1. Perrine Monogatari ペリーヌ物語 [1978-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/53)
Tags: Shoujo Historical Drama, Slice of Life
Perrine travels across Europe with her mother, a photographer, in a cabin drawn by a donkey. They are heading to a small village in northern France, the home of Perri
Alps no Shoujo Heidi (1979) is the only work I could rate as a borderline masterpiece in 1979 .
1. Akage no Anne Anne of Green Gables 赤毛のアン [1997-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/50)
Tags: Historical, Iyashikei Drama, Slice of Life
Life isn't easy for Anne Shirley, an 11-year-old orphan with a vast imagination and a short temper. In a twist of fate, she gets taken i
I ended up with choosing just one title as masterpiece - Jarinko Chie - even though there were quite many titles close to that and also some titles without translation that could also fit my criteria otherwise
1. Kazoku Robinson Hyouryuuki: Fushigi na Shima no Flone The Swiss Family Robinson: Flone of the Mysterious Island 家族ロビンソン漂流記ふしぎな島のフローネ [1981-I] Nippon Animation (Dropped 3/50)
Tags: Historical Adve
Could not call anything a masterpiece in 1982, sadly. The anime I enjoyed the most is Sasuga no Sarutobi . Hopefully, highlighting it advances its translation .
1. Sentou Mecha Xabungle 戦闘メカザブングル [1982-I] Sunrise (Dropped 6/50)
Tags: Shounen Mecha, Military Sci-Fi
On the planet Zora exist two societies: the Innocent, an advanced culture that lives in domed cities, a
