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Jormungand happens to be my only favorite this season.
1. Hyouka 氷菓 [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 3/22)
Tags: School Mystery, Slice of Life
High school freshman Houtarou Oreki has but one goal: to lead a gray life while conserving as much energy as he can. Unfortunately, his peaceful days come to an end when his older sister, To
Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka is a firm masterpiece for me. Other notable works are Shokugeki no Souma and Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru .
1. Shokugeki no Souma Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma 食戟のソーマ [J.C.Staff] (Finished 24/24)
Tags: Shounen School Gourmet, Ecchi
Souma Yukihira has be
No masterpieces again, but since most people seem to like Mimi wo Sumaseba let it be in the spotlight
1. H2 Ｈ２[エイチ・ツー] [Production Reed] (Finished 3/41)
Tags: Shounen Comedy, Romance, Sports
Hiro has two loves: baseball and porn, but due to an elbow injury, gives up baseball, choosing a school with no baseball team. His childhood friend Hikari attends a diffe
Among three titles with score of 9 only Interlude is a new title, so it takes the upper hand over sequels Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG and Innocence , plus there's this great little series Mousou Dairinin that deserves a mention.
1. Mousou Dairinin Paranoia Agent 妄想代理人 [Madhouse] (Finished 13/13)
Tags: Detective, Psychological Avant Garde, Drama, Mystery, Supernatu
The only borderline masterpiece I can call in Summer 1990 is Mainichi ga Nichiyoubi
1. Robin Hood no Daibouken The Great Adventures of Robin Hood ロビンフッドの大冒険 [Tatsunoko Production] (Dropped 3/52)
Tags: Historical Adventure, Romance
A variant of Robin Hood in which all the principal characters are teenagers.
Several centuries ago in Nottingham Co
I decided to lower score of sequel Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2 if there was a new firm masterpiece - and I found one for me - Eromanga-sensei . There's also a scattering of minor masterpieces in my opinion - Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria , Berserk 2nd Season , Fukumenkei Noise , Quanzhi Gaoshou .
1. Shingeki no Kyojin Season 2 Attack on Titan Season 2 進撃の巨人 Season2 [Wit Studio] (Finished 12/12
Koi wa Ameagari no You ni is the only firm masterpiece I discovered this season. Other works of note are Overlord II , Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san , Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku and
Grancrest Senki .
1. Violet Evergarden ヴァイオレット・エヴァーガーデン [Kyoto Animation] (Finished 3/13)
Tags: Drama, Fantasy
The Great War finally came to an
Akira and Hotaru no Haka are firm masterpieces for me with the first one as personal favorite. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu and Tonari no Totoro are borderline masterpieces.
1. Sakigake!! Otokojuku Charge!! Men's Private School 魁!!男塾 [1988-I] Lantis (Dropped 8/34)
Tags: Shounen Delinquents, Martial Arts, School Action, Comedy
Otokojuku: a private school for juvenile del
I enjoyed both Detroit Metal City and Lucky☆Star: Original na Visual to Animation this season, but original work wins, as usual .
1. Natsume Yuujinchou Natsume's Book of Friends 夏目友人帳 [Brain's Base] (Finished 3/13)
Tags: Shoujo Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural Iyashikei, Mythology
Due to an unusual ability to see strange creatures called youkai, Tak
Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex - The Laughing Man is inevitably the winner, but for a change there two more small masterpieces - Ichigo Mashimaro and Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
1. Shuffle! SHUFFLE! (シャッフル!) [asread.] (Finished 3/24)
Tags: Seinen Harem, School Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Ecchi
In present times, Gods and De
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is the best shoujo comedy that I know. Since there is a firm masterpiece this time, can lower score of Bakuman. 3rd Season a bit to comply. There is also a number of honorary masterpieces - Psycho-Pass , Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! and Ixion Saga DT .
1. JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (TV) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 [David Production] (Finished 3/26)
No Game No Life is an ultimately enjoyable anime. Also I call honorary masterpieces Ping Pong the Animation , Mangaka-san to Assistant-san to The Animation and Sidonia no Kishi .
1. No Game No Life No Game, No Life ノーゲーム・ノーライフ [Madhouse] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Isekai, Strategy Game Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi
Sixteen sentient races inhabit Disboard, a worl
Shakugan no Shana deserves a honorary mention.
1. Mushishi Mushi-Shi 蟲師 [Artland] (Finished 2/26)
Tags: Seinen Adult Cast, Historical, Iyashikei Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Slice of Life, Supernatural
"Mushi": the most basic forms of life in the world. They exist without any goals or purposes aside from simply "being." They are beyond the shackles
Crayon Shin-chan is a firm masterpiece and unrivalled winner
1. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Moon 美少女戦士セーラームーン [Toei Animation] (Finished 5/46)
Tags: Mahou Shoujo, Mythology Romance
Usagi Tsukino is an average student and crybaby klutz who constantly scores low on her tests. Unexpectedly, her humdrum life is turned upside down when she saves a cat with a cresce
Enjoyed Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii more than expected. Other works of note are Golden Kamuy and Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Kaikou .
1. Boku no Hero Academia 3rd Season My Hero Academia Season 3 僕のヒーローアカデミア [Bones] (Finished 1/25)
Tags: Shounen School, Super Power Action
As summer arrives for the students at UA
Not a single title that I deem worthy. If I needed to choose from the rest, it'd probably be Nisemonogatari .
1. Another アナザー [P.A. Works] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Gore, School Horror, Mystery, Supernatural
In class 3-3 of Yomiyama North Junior High, transfer student Kouichi Sakakibara makes his return after taking a sick leave for the first month of sch
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
It was a bland season for me. Can put any decent work on the cover, but since I prefer adventurer parties, let it be Fortune Quest: Yo ni mo Shiawase na Boukensha-tachi
1. Slam Dunk スラムダンク [Toei Animation] (Finished 4/101)
Tags: Shounen School, Team Sports
Hanamichi Sakuragi, infamous for his temper, massive height, and fire-red hair, enrolls in Shohoku High, hoping
My personal preference goes to .hack//Tasogare no Udewa Densetsu in the absence of masterpieces
1. Wolf's Rain ウルフズレイン [Bones] (Finished 26/26)
Tags: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In a dying world, there exists an ancient legend: when the world ends, the gateway to paradise will be opened. This utopia is the sole salvation for th
Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru impressed me a lot. I'd also point out sequels Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld and Psycho-Pass 3 .
1. Boku no Hero Academia 4th Season My Hero Academia Season 4 僕のヒーローアカデミア [Bones] (Finished 1/25)
Tags: Shounen School, Super Power Action
After
Bakemonogatari is the only honorary masterpiece for me this season for the sheer impact and novelty of it.
1. Bakemonogatari 化物語 [Shaft] (Finished 15/15)
Tags: Vampire Mystery, Romance, Supernatural
Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student, manages to survive a vampire attack with the help of Meme Osh
Anime in its prime. Bakuman. is inspirational and perfect. Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt are firm enjoyable masterpieces. And Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai is also memorable enough to have a honorary title.
1. Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai OreImo 俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない [AIC Build] (Finished 12/12)
Tags: Otaku Culture Comedy
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun imspressed me THAT much. Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season sequel can have its due praise. For minor masterpieces I'd nominate Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu and sequel Log Horizon: Entaku Houkai .
1. Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season 進撃の巨人 The Final Season [MAPPA] (Finished 16/16)
Tags: Shounen Gore, Military, Survival Action, Drama, Suspen
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
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
