anime of the decade: wrapping up
My top 11 are underscored, but the rest are still highly recommended!
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai/Ano Hana (2011)
probably best known, and glorified as one of the Biggest Tear Jerkers, I watched this when it first came out (bloody 2011) and literally never quite got over it. Full disclosure, I did actually end up skipping about 4 episodes in the middle chunk because i just never quite had time to finish it but if you just watch the last few episodes it really beats tears out of your face and that’s all you’re really in for. However, let it be said that this is VITAL to an anime watching experience. Mari Okada has a lot of shows but this is probably her Magnum Opus - so it’s definitely worth a watch. And by extension you’ll have seen every other show she’s made too, because every other show just emotionally stems from this. Well worth the watch.
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (2015)
One thing that always surprises me is reading manga which actually knows when to quit - because who would give up money when you could butcher the story instead? But this is brilliant. The first half of the show is definitely marked with fun, quirky quips, and it’s an exciting watch, but the ending of this show is incredibly heart wrenching and a heartfelt and genuine goodbye to a well written story. an underrated show imo, and one that deserves a mention for the decade.
Death Parade (2015) -
literally one of the most poignant serious animes, which lets people decide and pass judgement of someone's eternal fate, besides narrowing in on a more personal story, this show doesn’t hesitate to smash your heart where it counts, and it’s quiet solitude and the questions it gives you will stick with you long after you’ve finished this show. One of my favorite things is how this show depicts the greyness of human life and morality. One of my go to recommendations, and definitely a cult favorite. Most rec lists will tell you to watch this and they’re on the right path here.
Fate/Zero (2011) -
I didn’t understand the hype for this show. Then I watched it at 20, and I just thought. Oh man this show slaps. This is The OG show for literally every fate series - and having seen a few other ones - this legitimately deserves its place on the top tier shelf. It’s one of those shows with an interesting premise, and really irons out all the motivations and interests of each character involved, and what can I say? I’ve got a massive character development kink so yeah, this does it for me. By itself, it’s a show which genuinely holds its own, stands tall by itself and does an amazing job of storytelling. A solid watch.
Given (2019)
A beautiful complementary addition to the manga which absolutely knocks its out of the park. For way too long there has been this trend of like, vaguely rapey BL/Yaoi shows with a weird emphasis on seme/uke dynamics, but this legitimately treats the relationship between the main two MCs with some respect and care, allows their relationship to just be a little more normal, and caring. Also comes with a cracking dose of great music. I really enjoyed this, I think it’s such a soft and well written show. A lot of people kinda dodged this show because it was BL, but I can’t recommend this enough.
Houseki no Kuni (2017) -
This show is beautiful. The anime and the manga are like two halves of a whole, but the premise of the story is haunting and delicately framed with Buddhist references, making this show itself a sort of meditative experience on the transient nature of life itself. You don’t have to know anything about Buddhism to appreciate the base of this show, a changing MC in an unchanging world, filled with mystery, and to top it all off they’re all cute genderless gems. A really well written and unique story, that will probably stay with you, coupled with great music and visuals. One of the standouts of this decade in my opinion, but personally the experience is greatly enhanced if you read the manga too.
Kaze Ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru/ Run with the Wind (2018) -
I would literally kill for all of these characters and this is the truth. For an innocuous show about running, the source material cracked out so much good stuff. For one, I love character development and this show gave all of the boys equal time to shine. All of them had beautiful stories to tell, and while I’m not in a position to be able to read the novel, this anime has such an incredible way of telling this story that strives in a visual way. One of the most interesting aspects is how the show animates frames in a way that cameras in films usually move, allowing the framing of a shot to tell the story, paired with a lovely OST and a cast of characters you can’t help but love, the story of these boys through college and through sport is one that’s a mature take on growing up, and facing adulthood during university and rediscovering things that you love… This feels like a love letter, to growing up, to letting go, to finding yourself through the backdrop of a running competition, and I’m lying to you if I say I didn't cry all throughout the last few episodes because each of their stories spoke a little grain of truth to my heart. One of the best shows this decade, and one I’ll remember for long after it’s finished.
Kill la Kill (2013) -
While I can’t say this whole show makes it into my top 10, because the second half of the show really went for a ride (a more acceptable departure than Darling in the FranXX’s wild ass pull), but I need to give this a mention solely because it was one of the shows that threw me back into anime after nearly giving up on it for two years. When I watched this (a lil sneaky episode right before my final high school exams instead of studying) I was completely enraptured by the high octane levels of fun, hilarity, unabashed levels of enjoyment from this show. It never takes itself too seriously, has incredible visuals and one of the most memorable OSTs from the decade, and has so many homages to all these incredible shows. I personally think this is Trigger’s best work so far, and in my opinion, it’s Magnum Opus, and like Mari Okada, once you’ve seen this you’ve kinda seen bits and pieces of all their other shows anyway. While it’s not one that I regularly recommend anymore (maybe this is my character development?), this holds a little special place in my heart for bringing me back my passion and love for anime.
If you liked TTGL, you might like this, and maybe Promare in the same vein.
Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) -
Anyone who’s been into anime this year has realized the god tier levels of KNY’s story telling. Now, if you can read the manga, do so because it is an incredible piece of artistry and genuinely one of the best shounen manga i’ve read in my life, but what makes the anime so much better is that it takes that original material and creates something unique, and even adds additional spaces to really round out the show. Moreover, the anime is well paced, with incredible music, and to bring to life such an amazing show with so much detail and love in that animation? I’m not even a big OST kid, but the combination of traditional japanese influences is incredible. The premise itself is lovely, compelling, and is already one of the biggest shounen titles out here. If you’re a fan of typical, mainstream shounen, this is one that’s done very well. While I do think this is one of the stand outs of the decade (and on going!) everyone else and their mothers will probably tell you to watch it so I don’t need to.
Kuzu no Honkai (2017)
This is by far, not a particularly popular show, and in fact, actually got a lot of flack at the time on reddit for the characters - who are all kind of flawed in their own, awful ways. Yet I love this show. It came at a time in my life where I resonated with a lot of those characters, and anyone who’s ever had a tumultuous romantic relationship with the people around them will probably enjoy this too. I am totally aware that my love for this show may be intensely personal and just a little more than biased and will definitely slap on a disclaimer that this show isn’t for everyone, but if you love a melodramatic love square and messy relationships, cutesy pastel animation paired with the unyielding drama of sexual and romantic confusion being a young adult, this show does a great job of it.
One of my favorites of the decade, and probably the most self indulgent one on the list.
Mob Psycho 100 (2016-2019) -
Both seasons! I initially didn’t think too much of this show, but again, how wrong I was. This was recommended to me by some close friends (plural!) so I thought, okay I’ll have to sit down and watch it. While I was personally pretty indifferent to the first season, it’s a place to start, where you’re introduced to the sort of, static yet changing nature of Shigeo and his existence, and the kind of person he is, but season 2 is a masterpiece. There are three things that stood out to me from S2, where Shigeo is forced to choose between exorcising the family of spirits when Reigen asked him, the relationship between Mob and Reigen and Serizawa learning to see the value in himself, and those moments were enough to really make me sit back and go. Yes, that’s good. The original material (written by the guy who also did one punch man) is brilliant, so by pairing what already was a smashing story with the raw, stylized animation that's a little more visually similar to the manga, the pacing and music make for a really amazing watch.
This is another show that is also on a lot of AOTD lists, but for a show that I wasn’t really even interested in from S1, to a S2 that absolutely blew me away, I had to put it on my top 10. A solid watch.
No Game No Life (2014) -
Right so, this is a ridiculously hyped show. HOWEVER, I bought into the hype so bad and I don’t regret it. It’s a fun isekai story, Sora and Shiro who are part of the gamers rise up revolution (also ft. a dodgy sibling relationship here but don’t question it) are transported into another world,and they’re challenged to a world where the currency is games, because the god of the world is Tet… who is the god of games. Long story short, they’re basically really intelligent and good at games, and they conquer the world through their incredible GAMING SKILLS. If you can excuse the classic weeb degeneracy (fanservice, wincest and harem tropes), the actual action of the show is incredibly fun, because you get really invested in how the MCs are gonna play to conquer the world. However, if you’re one of the more serious watchers, this is honestly a really fun watch, but probably not one that everyone’s going to be able to watch. But don’t worry, there’ll never be a season 2 anyway.
Overlord (2015-2018) -
Something something witty skeleton joke. Let’s crack on. Let me start by saying, the recent production value of the most recent season was pretty garbage, and there’s nothing that triggers weebs more than CGI. So for some reason, due to my extreme hate of SAO, I’ve decided to get into literally every other isekai just to see how much better it is, and Overlord is one of the Greats. Basically, a guy gets transported into his online role playing games - which never REALLY needs to be explained or why - and he’s now basically, one of the most powerful people in this world and everything in the game is now his reality. The rest of the journey is just him playing 4D chess with everyone else, and because his role was as some edgy goth skeleton daddy, he’s now basically an amoral agent out to fulfil his own desires - which to be quite honest, are never quite ironed out anyway? Plot holes aside, it’s a fun watch, and an influential one in the isekai world. Favorite moments are mostly all in S1, including Clementine and Ainz’s infamous buffing session. The rest of the anime is just watching gleefully at the world building.
Shin Sekai Yori (2012) -
Probably one of the most unique and interesting shows, and a show that won AOTY in 2012 on RandomCuriosity. There I downloaded this without too much of a second thought, but this show is incredibly gripping, and was based off a novel (that I haven’t read.) This show really comes out of the same vein of premises that created Children of the Whales/Kujira no Kora wa Sajo ni Utau, the Promised Neverland and Shinjeki no Kyoujin, which is like, it’s set somewhere in an unknown place, in the future, with some sort of hidden truth about their past, and hidden realities of their present. However, what makes this show a stand out to me is the way they masterfully create both this haunting world, and depict the process of growing up and changing, while raising ethical issues of what it truly means to be human, and some other insightful moral questions - but whether or not you need to answer them is up to you. With a well crafted plot that never slips into predictable tropes, this is a show that I haven’t ever rewatched but, to be quite honest, I will never forget. Highly recommended, and one that genuinely everyone should watch.
Sora Yori Mo Tooi Basho/ A Place Further than the Universe (2018) -
This got a randomcuriosity award for AOTY and I can’t deny the validity of the award. A heartwarming story about girls growing up and learning about themselves, and happen to go to Antarctica, it’s not just a slice of life, or girls doing cute things, but a gripping emotional rollercoaster about what it means to truly pursue your dreams, and also about growing up. Yes, I like stories about character development and growing up, sue me. This pretty much sums up, the journey is as important as the destination, and one of the most striking moments is the second last episode when one of the girls finally gets a moment of closure in light of her mother’s death, and one that stays with me as one of the most impactful moments I’ve seen in any show. Highly recommended, and a must watch.
Tsuki ga Kirei (2017) -
To quote myself from 2017, the anime cleared my acne and watered my crops, because this is a one way street to wholesome avenue. Described as a coming of age, contemporary romance, it follows the lives of Azumi and Mizuno, middle schoolers who fall in love and try to navigate growing up while they figure out how relationships and love work. (Seeing a trend?) This show though, is way too cute. It’s pure, it’s wholesome, and watching these two sweethearts work through their relationship warms my cold dead heart (also the cute little texts that show up at the end of every episode). For someone who reads as many fics as I do about two people struggling to get together, and then getting together and being super fluffy and cute together, this is pretty much the wholesome anime version of it, but for the non-fic readings, it’s a show that most people can relate to, the feeling of a first love, and falling in love for the first time. On top of this, the animation of this really plays well to emphasize cinematography, and the OST is still constantly on the top of my playlists. I miss this show and I wish there were more of these. Comfy/10.
Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudoubu (2018) -
Done by the same company that did Free!!, this is sort of, the better, slightly more nuanced version of the same tropes, like the childhood best friends, the angry one, and the happy one, but it’s a little bit better because it’s based off a light novel. It’s a little lighter on the sexy tension, but it’s interesting to give a sports anime more of a seinen twist (ala Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteru). I think the animation and OST are one of the best parts of this show, but also the delicate handling of interpersonal issues is much better. For me, there was an interesting storyline around facing regrets, and I think that aspect really hit hard for me when I was experiencing a similar scenario in my life, so that’s mostly why I’ve put this on the list. If you wanted a bit more out of Free!!, I would recommend this.
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru (2013) -
Since this is MY recommendations list, this is all about shows I really liked, and I do really like this. I’m also more of a fan of S1, so S2 is dead to me, but there is a S3 coming out soon so you can stay tuned for that. And just to get this out the way, Totsuka Saika is best girl. So, the concept of is that high school kids come together to figure out social situations that happen in school, and basically there’s this showdown between Hachiman and Yukino between what the best way to help people is - and as always, there’s always something for people to relate to in a scenario about high school drama. I think a lot of people see bits of themselves in Hachiman, especially with the general ‘mature cynicism’ that some teenagers have in high school, especially as social outcasts, who don’t really fit in, and dismiss the restrictive roles of high school reality - and while this isn’t any grandiose overarching question about morals or ethics, the feelings and experiences you have during high school are so incredibly important to you when you’re there. While it might not be important a year, or five, after you’ve graduated, there’s a small part of me that is incredibly soft towards the plight of kids trying to navigate the difficult, murky waters of growing up in, frankly, a hellscape - because let’s be real, that’s what school is. Full disclosure, for me, watching Hachiman reminded me a lot of my own high school experience. On the other hand, I recommended this to a high school kid last month and he really liked it, but more because of the cool MC and half decent girls and the batman memes, but either way, it’s a pretty notable show of the decade and deserves a mention.
Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei (2010)
I’m pretty sure 2010 counts as the decade, so I’m just going to loop this one in anyway. Probably the first ‘artsy’ anime I ever really watched - the general premise is a time loop caused by a random strange deity spirit, and the rest of the series is the MC trying to get the best out of his college life while running into the same problems with a familiar cast of characters. An underrated show, but one that you’re most likely to run into when asking for interesting and unique anime - the sheer visual delight makes Kyousougiga and Monogatari’s frantic pace and aesthetics look boring, and is certainly one of the most unique both stylistically and as a story. Although it taps around the idea of fate, and the extent of our choices, the chaos, and the beauty of the show in it’s unreliable narration, expressive animation and unforgettable OST makes this one of the most interesting, almost overwhelming experiences that has stayed one of my top recommendations even after a whole decade since it has aired. A must watch.
My favorite genres for anime are typically my top picks for any season, and are either comedies, or slice of life/comfy shows, so I’ve attributed a whole list for the best of the decade. While these may not be conventionally on any best anime list, they’re all wonderful for the genre they are and well worth a watch in my humble opinion.
probably one of the more underrated comedy animes out there. While this is a short (BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN LONGER), this show is packed full of punchlines. Even the OP, with only visual gags, makes me laugh out loud, and it’s just an anime full of idiotic stupid high schoolers doing insanely stupid things. While it has a good amount of slapstick, it also has scathing sarcasm, a brilliant amount of shit talking paired with impeccable comedic timing. Describing the skits literally don’t give this show credit - and I’ve rewatched this a good few times, because it never fails to get a good laugh out of me.
Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou (2012) -
Best comedy. I’m not joking. I’ve rewatched this 90 times and it never gets old. This show nails comedic timing. With the best amount of stupid skits, there’s something about how chaotic but effortlessly funny the schemes of the boys are that makes me absolutely love this. Personally, if you need one show from the comedy list to start on first, it’s this one. 10/10. (somewhat) unironically my pick for AOTD - and i pray to the author that i’ll finally get proper ending for the manga.
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun (2014) -
A show that I was late to watching, but genuinely find really funny. It’s soft, sweet, and just an overall good time between the male high school student who writes shoujo manga, and the chaotic friend circle around him. It plays with generic shoujo tropes in an interesting way, so it definitely fulfils the romantic comedy requirements in a fun satisfying way.
Hinamatsuri (2018) -
This is one of the funniest shows I’ve ever watched - and not because they set up straight gags but because the premise itself is just the wildest, slightly absurdist story that isn’t at all predictable. The story is about a yakuza dude, who ends up taking in a girl with superhuman powers, and the hilarity that followers. It’s just such a quirky and off-key show that suckerpunches you when you least expect it, and definitely a breath of fresh air against all typical comedic tropes. The anime also deserves extra points because I did read the manga and found it a lot less entertaining than the anime, so this gets extra points. Probably the most interesting and unique comedy on this list, so into the top 11 it goes. Definite recommendation!
Hataraku Maou-Sama (2013) -
While not the most original comedy - this definitely pulls on some fun tropes and makes it work well. The premise is a reverse isekai, where a demon lord is summoned to earth and ends up working at mcdonalds to make ends meet, where the rest of the magical world follows him and they all struggle to integrate into modern day Japan. One of my favorite boys is NEET Rushiferu, because he speaks truth only. Just a super fun premise and a solid plot to go along with the hilarity of the show, and definitely one I want to see more of.
Hoozuki no Reitetsu (2014-2020)-
This was actually introduced to me by a tinder date and boy, I did not expect this show to be so funny. Set in Japanese hell, it follows the story of one of the highest ranking demons - Hoozuki- who works for the demon king. Stylized with all the amazing quirky Japanese mythology and beliefs, this show really nails an interesting comedy premise and really makes it work. Definitely an underrated show (although it was popular enough for two seasons and some more OVAs coming out this year!) and a super fun watch.
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! / KonoSuba (2016-2019)
Basically, any good self respecting weeb has seen this show, and if you haven’t seen or watched this, you need to be re-educated like immediately. I’m a sucker for an isekai, but this is just a hilarious tongue in cheek take on the isekai, and basically turns everything upside and on its head, and the insane cast of characters just takes it up another notch. It’s high energy, manic and paired with some of the most memorable characters of anime memes, you can’t miss this.
Mahou Shoujo Ore (2018) -
This was such a fun watch! I love shows that play with tropes for comedic effects, and this takes the Magical Girl/Idol tropes and totally mucks around with them. Girls are contracted into becoming magical girls, except the magical girl form turns out to be a super buff guy in a cute girly outfit, and paired with some fun love triangles - and throwing hetrosexuality and gender roles out the window - it’s a surprisingly heartfelt and endearing show that I couldn’t help loving.
Saint OniiSan (2012) -
So while this isn’t strictly an anime (by episodes), it is an animated OVA of a whole hour and a half so there’s definitely enough material. Hikaru Nakamura was also the author of Arakawa Under the Bridge - an anime I absolutely loved when I was younger. The premise is of Jesus and Buddha as roommates who live in modern day Tokyo, and how they deal with it, and it’s just such a funny but charming show. I really liked watching this, and there’s definitely some hilarious religious gags here that just work so well for me.
Disclaimer: your mileage may vary depending on your religious stance.
Tsurezure Children (2017) -
Another romantic comedy! This was based off a 4 koma around a bunch of kids in a school and all of their relationships. I love a lil comedy and a bunch of romance, so there’s the cute first love couple, best friends turned couple, an unrequited love, THE LOVE MASTER, and the absolute best bro wingman. A wholesome but super fun romp exploring all the different aspects of love, this is kind of like Love Actually without the depressing Alan Rickman cheating subplot, and set in a high school and more about the sweet and comedic aspects. A feel good show, and one you won’t regret watching! Unless you’re bitter.
Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii (2018) -
Another romantic comedy? MORE LIKELY THAT YOU’D THINK. It just so happens alphabetically these two were together so forgive me. Basically, two otaku who sort of grew up together end up working together and after a failure of a relationship with a normie, they start a relationship out of ‘convenience’, alongside their work senpai who are also, both massive weebs. As someone who literally can’t imagine dating someone who wasn’t partially interested in anime/weeb culture - mostly because it makes up so much of my life - i totally empathize with the women in this show. Shipping? Ridiculous amounts of fangirling? Occasional doujin writing? Spending way too much time on fan goods to the point where I'M GENUINELY CONSIDERING WATCHING A REAL STAGE PLAY OF AN ANIME? Yeah. i get it. The too real content aside, it’s hilarious to see the comedy and couple bickering, and any self respecting weeb is probably gonna enjoy this one.
If you liked this, you might also like Net-juu no Susume, which is a little more plot driven.
Emiya-san Chi no Kyou no Gohan (2018)
From the popular fate series, they came up with this slice of life anime which basically is all food (a favorite theme of mine) and just, fate characters doing comfy life things while making a nice meal at home. The color theme is super soft and easy on the eyes, and it helps when the food looks yum too.
Flying Witch (2016)
This isn’t necessarily any groundbreaking anime, and it’s not some amazing masterpiece that everyone will herald as the new frontier, but I absolutely love it. It follows Makoto, who’s a young witch and her slice of life stories. It’s genuinely the cutest and most heartwarming calm anime, with bits and bobs of food(!), and other fun moments, you just have to strap in and let the amazing music and cute moments lull you into blissful calm. A must watch.
Isekai Izakaya: Koto Aitheria no Izakaya Nobu (2018)
An isekai where instead of some OP MC, it’s a restaurant that opens up into another world and everyone is always shocked and impressed by how good the food is. It has cooking, heartfelt moments and an actual plot, but I’m genuinely just here for the food. Izakaya also has the Japanese twist, and they also recommend real restaurants alongside the food they serve in the show! I love it.
Isekai Shokudou (2017)
So weirdly enough, this is actually super similar to Izakaya Nobu in the sense that the restaurant opens to another world - except that Shokudou offers yoshoku, which is basically Japanese and western fusion, featuring stuff like omurice, hamburg, curry, or napolitan pasta. Unlike Nobu, this isn’t quite as plot driven, it’s more like a self contained story in each episode where one person goes and tries a life changing meal and they kinda just stick to that one, but you get little peeks into their lives. This show follows the episodic soothing structure a little more, and it’s definitely more of a feel good show with a much calmer energy than Nobu, which is a little bit more upbeat, but I still love this.
Kimi to Boku (2011) - this is actually quite an old show, but it’s
Orenchi no Furo Jijou (2014)
Rokuhoudou Yotsuiro biyori 2018 -
Sewayaki Kitsune no Senko San 2019 -
Tanaka Kun wa itsumo kedaruge 2016 -
Yuru Camp△ - 2018
Just for fun/honorable mentions
Arakawa under the bridge (2010) - the original source for the ‘man of culture’ meme, and funnily enough, a show i was really badly obsessed with and thought was hilarious at the time. At this point now, it’s really more of a nostalgia watch for me, and i don’t think I’ll find any of the jokes quite as funny as I think i thought they were, but at the time, this was peak humor for me in 2010.
Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo 2019-
Ben-to (2011)
Boku no hero academia (2016-)
While this show is nowhere close to any of MY personal favorites, this is no doubt going to be one of the new Big 3 shounens, and you’re missing out on a lot of anime culture should you miss this show.
Beastars 2019 -
Dr Stone (2019) -
This is actually one of my favorite new shounens, and I am happy to recommend this as a super fun watch. While it doesn’t exactly break any barriers, it’s a solidly fun show.
Haikyuu (2015) -
Look i did not buy into the hype of this show, then i watched it and then i really lost my mind over it, so it’s genuinely worth getting into. I am trapped in the fandom and can’t leave.
K (2012) -
For all intents and purposes, this is a shit anime. However, it spawned way too many sequels to be justifiable, and a freakish amount of merch, so here I am also deeply into the fandom and there is no escaping.
Kakegurui (2017) - while this isn’t necessarily NOT good enough to be in the recommended list, I also feel like this isn’t really one of those shows where it stuck with me enough to be something I’d recommend to people without knowing their tastes? The general premise is pretty fun, just an insane gambler, but i would hesitate to call it a good show in and of itself, because nothing really happens besides some arguably ass pull moments of gambling which ride more as a fantasy power trip than like, any actual serious investigation into anything realistic (because lets face it, real people also do not act like that.) However, it is a FUN watch, and it’s deliciously addictive to just sit down with a friend and watch how out of hand and extravagant things get.
Keijo!!!!!!! (2016) -
Despite the honestly, tragic ending for the mangaka, who wasn’t allowed to finish this incredible piece of work, the anime itself is really fun. A story about girls only being allowed to use their boobs and butts in swimsuits to knock each other into the water, and it only gets more insane because its like, fanservice + shounen levels of insanity? Yeah, it’s pretty great, and I love rewatching clips because of how insanely crazy but seriously it takes itself.
Nanabaka (2016)
Prince of Stride 2016 -
Sakamoto desu ga? 2016 -
Servant x Service 2013 -
Seitokai Yakuindomo 2010
Shimoneta 2015 -
Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tsueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru 2019 -
Hoshiai no Sora 2019 -
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shout out to
Mushishi (2005 but also still going so it counts)
Natsume Yuujinchou (2008 but its still ongoing so it counts)
ouran host club doesnt count because it was released 2006 but shout out to my first ever anime
serious stuff
Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai/Ano Hana (2011)
probably best known, and glorified as one of the Biggest Tear Jerkers, I watched this when it first came out (bloody 2011) and literally never quite got over it. Full disclosure, I did actually end up skipping about 4 episodes in the middle chunk because i just never quite had time to finish it but if you just watch the last few episodes it really beats tears out of your face and that’s all you’re really in for. However, let it be said that this is VITAL to an anime watching experience. Mari Okada has a lot of shows but this is probably her Magnum Opus - so it’s definitely worth a watch. And by extension you’ll have seen every other show she’s made too, because every other show just emotionally stems from this. Well worth the watch.
Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (2015)
One thing that always surprises me is reading manga which actually knows when to quit - because who would give up money when you could butcher the story instead? But this is brilliant. The first half of the show is definitely marked with fun, quirky quips, and it’s an exciting watch, but the ending of this show is incredibly heart wrenching and a heartfelt and genuine goodbye to a well written story. an underrated show imo, and one that deserves a mention for the decade.
Death Parade (2015) -
literally one of the most poignant serious animes, which lets people decide and pass judgement of someone's eternal fate, besides narrowing in on a more personal story, this show doesn’t hesitate to smash your heart where it counts, and it’s quiet solitude and the questions it gives you will stick with you long after you’ve finished this show. One of my favorite things is how this show depicts the greyness of human life and morality. One of my go to recommendations, and definitely a cult favorite. Most rec lists will tell you to watch this and they’re on the right path here.
Fate/Zero (2011) -
I didn’t understand the hype for this show. Then I watched it at 20, and I just thought. Oh man this show slaps. This is The OG show for literally every fate series - and having seen a few other ones - this legitimately deserves its place on the top tier shelf. It’s one of those shows with an interesting premise, and really irons out all the motivations and interests of each character involved, and what can I say? I’ve got a massive character development kink so yeah, this does it for me. By itself, it’s a show which genuinely holds its own, stands tall by itself and does an amazing job of storytelling. A solid watch.
Given (2019)
A beautiful complementary addition to the manga which absolutely knocks its out of the park. For way too long there has been this trend of like, vaguely rapey BL/Yaoi shows with a weird emphasis on seme/uke dynamics, but this legitimately treats the relationship between the main two MCs with some respect and care, allows their relationship to just be a little more normal, and caring. Also comes with a cracking dose of great music. I really enjoyed this, I think it’s such a soft and well written show. A lot of people kinda dodged this show because it was BL, but I can’t recommend this enough.
Houseki no Kuni (2017) -
This show is beautiful. The anime and the manga are like two halves of a whole, but the premise of the story is haunting and delicately framed with Buddhist references, making this show itself a sort of meditative experience on the transient nature of life itself. You don’t have to know anything about Buddhism to appreciate the base of this show, a changing MC in an unchanging world, filled with mystery, and to top it all off they’re all cute genderless gems. A really well written and unique story, that will probably stay with you, coupled with great music and visuals. One of the standouts of this decade in my opinion, but personally the experience is greatly enhanced if you read the manga too.
Kaze Ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru/ Run with the Wind (2018) -
I would literally kill for all of these characters and this is the truth. For an innocuous show about running, the source material cracked out so much good stuff. For one, I love character development and this show gave all of the boys equal time to shine. All of them had beautiful stories to tell, and while I’m not in a position to be able to read the novel, this anime has such an incredible way of telling this story that strives in a visual way. One of the most interesting aspects is how the show animates frames in a way that cameras in films usually move, allowing the framing of a shot to tell the story, paired with a lovely OST and a cast of characters you can’t help but love, the story of these boys through college and through sport is one that’s a mature take on growing up, and facing adulthood during university and rediscovering things that you love… This feels like a love letter, to growing up, to letting go, to finding yourself through the backdrop of a running competition, and I’m lying to you if I say I didn't cry all throughout the last few episodes because each of their stories spoke a little grain of truth to my heart. One of the best shows this decade, and one I’ll remember for long after it’s finished.
Kill la Kill (2013) -
While I can’t say this whole show makes it into my top 10, because the second half of the show really went for a ride (a more acceptable departure than Darling in the FranXX’s wild ass pull), but I need to give this a mention solely because it was one of the shows that threw me back into anime after nearly giving up on it for two years. When I watched this (a lil sneaky episode right before my final high school exams instead of studying) I was completely enraptured by the high octane levels of fun, hilarity, unabashed levels of enjoyment from this show. It never takes itself too seriously, has incredible visuals and one of the most memorable OSTs from the decade, and has so many homages to all these incredible shows. I personally think this is Trigger’s best work so far, and in my opinion, it’s Magnum Opus, and like Mari Okada, once you’ve seen this you’ve kinda seen bits and pieces of all their other shows anyway. While it’s not one that I regularly recommend anymore (maybe this is my character development?), this holds a little special place in my heart for bringing me back my passion and love for anime.
If you liked TTGL, you might like this, and maybe Promare in the same vein.
Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) -
Anyone who’s been into anime this year has realized the god tier levels of KNY’s story telling. Now, if you can read the manga, do so because it is an incredible piece of artistry and genuinely one of the best shounen manga i’ve read in my life, but what makes the anime so much better is that it takes that original material and creates something unique, and even adds additional spaces to really round out the show. Moreover, the anime is well paced, with incredible music, and to bring to life such an amazing show with so much detail and love in that animation? I’m not even a big OST kid, but the combination of traditional japanese influences is incredible. The premise itself is lovely, compelling, and is already one of the biggest shounen titles out here. If you’re a fan of typical, mainstream shounen, this is one that’s done very well. While I do think this is one of the stand outs of the decade (and on going!) everyone else and their mothers will probably tell you to watch it so I don’t need to.
Kuzu no Honkai (2017)
This is by far, not a particularly popular show, and in fact, actually got a lot of flack at the time on reddit for the characters - who are all kind of flawed in their own, awful ways. Yet I love this show. It came at a time in my life where I resonated with a lot of those characters, and anyone who’s ever had a tumultuous romantic relationship with the people around them will probably enjoy this too. I am totally aware that my love for this show may be intensely personal and just a little more than biased and will definitely slap on a disclaimer that this show isn’t for everyone, but if you love a melodramatic love square and messy relationships, cutesy pastel animation paired with the unyielding drama of sexual and romantic confusion being a young adult, this show does a great job of it.
One of my favorites of the decade, and probably the most self indulgent one on the list.
Mob Psycho 100 (2016-2019) -
Both seasons! I initially didn’t think too much of this show, but again, how wrong I was. This was recommended to me by some close friends (plural!) so I thought, okay I’ll have to sit down and watch it. While I was personally pretty indifferent to the first season, it’s a place to start, where you’re introduced to the sort of, static yet changing nature of Shigeo and his existence, and the kind of person he is, but season 2 is a masterpiece. There are three things that stood out to me from S2, where Shigeo is forced to choose between exorcising the family of spirits when Reigen asked him, the relationship between Mob and Reigen and Serizawa learning to see the value in himself, and those moments were enough to really make me sit back and go. Yes, that’s good. The original material (written by the guy who also did one punch man) is brilliant, so by pairing what already was a smashing story with the raw, stylized animation that's a little more visually similar to the manga, the pacing and music make for a really amazing watch.
This is another show that is also on a lot of AOTD lists, but for a show that I wasn’t really even interested in from S1, to a S2 that absolutely blew me away, I had to put it on my top 10. A solid watch.
No Game No Life (2014) -
Right so, this is a ridiculously hyped show. HOWEVER, I bought into the hype so bad and I don’t regret it. It’s a fun isekai story, Sora and Shiro who are part of the gamers rise up revolution (also ft. a dodgy sibling relationship here but don’t question it) are transported into another world,and they’re challenged to a world where the currency is games, because the god of the world is Tet… who is the god of games. Long story short, they’re basically really intelligent and good at games, and they conquer the world through their incredible GAMING SKILLS. If you can excuse the classic weeb degeneracy (fanservice, wincest and harem tropes), the actual action of the show is incredibly fun, because you get really invested in how the MCs are gonna play to conquer the world. However, if you’re one of the more serious watchers, this is honestly a really fun watch, but probably not one that everyone’s going to be able to watch. But don’t worry, there’ll never be a season 2 anyway.
Overlord (2015-2018) -
Something something witty skeleton joke. Let’s crack on. Let me start by saying, the recent production value of the most recent season was pretty garbage, and there’s nothing that triggers weebs more than CGI. So for some reason, due to my extreme hate of SAO, I’ve decided to get into literally every other isekai just to see how much better it is, and Overlord is one of the Greats. Basically, a guy gets transported into his online role playing games - which never REALLY needs to be explained or why - and he’s now basically, one of the most powerful people in this world and everything in the game is now his reality. The rest of the journey is just him playing 4D chess with everyone else, and because his role was as some edgy goth skeleton daddy, he’s now basically an amoral agent out to fulfil his own desires - which to be quite honest, are never quite ironed out anyway? Plot holes aside, it’s a fun watch, and an influential one in the isekai world. Favorite moments are mostly all in S1, including Clementine and Ainz’s infamous buffing session. The rest of the anime is just watching gleefully at the world building.
Shin Sekai Yori (2012) -
Probably one of the most unique and interesting shows, and a show that won AOTY in 2012 on RandomCuriosity. There I downloaded this without too much of a second thought, but this show is incredibly gripping, and was based off a novel (that I haven’t read.) This show really comes out of the same vein of premises that created Children of the Whales/Kujira no Kora wa Sajo ni Utau, the Promised Neverland and Shinjeki no Kyoujin, which is like, it’s set somewhere in an unknown place, in the future, with some sort of hidden truth about their past, and hidden realities of their present. However, what makes this show a stand out to me is the way they masterfully create both this haunting world, and depict the process of growing up and changing, while raising ethical issues of what it truly means to be human, and some other insightful moral questions - but whether or not you need to answer them is up to you. With a well crafted plot that never slips into predictable tropes, this is a show that I haven’t ever rewatched but, to be quite honest, I will never forget. Highly recommended, and one that genuinely everyone should watch.
Sora Yori Mo Tooi Basho/ A Place Further than the Universe (2018) -
This got a randomcuriosity award for AOTY and I can’t deny the validity of the award. A heartwarming story about girls growing up and learning about themselves, and happen to go to Antarctica, it’s not just a slice of life, or girls doing cute things, but a gripping emotional rollercoaster about what it means to truly pursue your dreams, and also about growing up. Yes, I like stories about character development and growing up, sue me. This pretty much sums up, the journey is as important as the destination, and one of the most striking moments is the second last episode when one of the girls finally gets a moment of closure in light of her mother’s death, and one that stays with me as one of the most impactful moments I’ve seen in any show. Highly recommended, and a must watch.
Tsuki ga Kirei (2017) -
To quote myself from 2017, the anime cleared my acne and watered my crops, because this is a one way street to wholesome avenue. Described as a coming of age, contemporary romance, it follows the lives of Azumi and Mizuno, middle schoolers who fall in love and try to navigate growing up while they figure out how relationships and love work. (Seeing a trend?) This show though, is way too cute. It’s pure, it’s wholesome, and watching these two sweethearts work through their relationship warms my cold dead heart (also the cute little texts that show up at the end of every episode). For someone who reads as many fics as I do about two people struggling to get together, and then getting together and being super fluffy and cute together, this is pretty much the wholesome anime version of it, but for the non-fic readings, it’s a show that most people can relate to, the feeling of a first love, and falling in love for the first time. On top of this, the animation of this really plays well to emphasize cinematography, and the OST is still constantly on the top of my playlists. I miss this show and I wish there were more of these. Comfy/10.
Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudoubu (2018) -
Done by the same company that did Free!!, this is sort of, the better, slightly more nuanced version of the same tropes, like the childhood best friends, the angry one, and the happy one, but it’s a little bit better because it’s based off a light novel. It’s a little lighter on the sexy tension, but it’s interesting to give a sports anime more of a seinen twist (ala Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteru). I think the animation and OST are one of the best parts of this show, but also the delicate handling of interpersonal issues is much better. For me, there was an interesting storyline around facing regrets, and I think that aspect really hit hard for me when I was experiencing a similar scenario in my life, so that’s mostly why I’ve put this on the list. If you wanted a bit more out of Free!!, I would recommend this.
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru (2013) -
Since this is MY recommendations list, this is all about shows I really liked, and I do really like this. I’m also more of a fan of S1, so S2 is dead to me, but there is a S3 coming out soon so you can stay tuned for that. And just to get this out the way, Totsuka Saika is best girl. So, the concept of is that high school kids come together to figure out social situations that happen in school, and basically there’s this showdown between Hachiman and Yukino between what the best way to help people is - and as always, there’s always something for people to relate to in a scenario about high school drama. I think a lot of people see bits of themselves in Hachiman, especially with the general ‘mature cynicism’ that some teenagers have in high school, especially as social outcasts, who don’t really fit in, and dismiss the restrictive roles of high school reality - and while this isn’t any grandiose overarching question about morals or ethics, the feelings and experiences you have during high school are so incredibly important to you when you’re there. While it might not be important a year, or five, after you’ve graduated, there’s a small part of me that is incredibly soft towards the plight of kids trying to navigate the difficult, murky waters of growing up in, frankly, a hellscape - because let’s be real, that’s what school is. Full disclosure, for me, watching Hachiman reminded me a lot of my own high school experience. On the other hand, I recommended this to a high school kid last month and he really liked it, but more because of the cool MC and half decent girls and the batman memes, but either way, it’s a pretty notable show of the decade and deserves a mention.
Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei (2010)
I’m pretty sure 2010 counts as the decade, so I’m just going to loop this one in anyway. Probably the first ‘artsy’ anime I ever really watched - the general premise is a time loop caused by a random strange deity spirit, and the rest of the series is the MC trying to get the best out of his college life while running into the same problems with a familiar cast of characters. An underrated show, but one that you’re most likely to run into when asking for interesting and unique anime - the sheer visual delight makes Kyousougiga and Monogatari’s frantic pace and aesthetics look boring, and is certainly one of the most unique both stylistically and as a story. Although it taps around the idea of fate, and the extent of our choices, the chaos, and the beauty of the show in it’s unreliable narration, expressive animation and unforgettable OST makes this one of the most interesting, almost overwhelming experiences that has stayed one of my top recommendations even after a whole decade since it has aired. A must watch.
My favorite genres for anime are typically my top picks for any season, and are either comedies, or slice of life/comfy shows, so I’ve attributed a whole list for the best of the decade. While these may not be conventionally on any best anime list, they’re all wonderful for the genre they are and well worth a watch in my humble opinion.
comedy
Aho Girl (2017) -probably one of the more underrated comedy animes out there. While this is a short (BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN LONGER), this show is packed full of punchlines. Even the OP, with only visual gags, makes me laugh out loud, and it’s just an anime full of idiotic stupid high schoolers doing insanely stupid things. While it has a good amount of slapstick, it also has scathing sarcasm, a brilliant amount of shit talking paired with impeccable comedic timing. Describing the skits literally don’t give this show credit - and I’ve rewatched this a good few times, because it never fails to get a good laugh out of me.
Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou (2012) -
Best comedy. I’m not joking. I’ve rewatched this 90 times and it never gets old. This show nails comedic timing. With the best amount of stupid skits, there’s something about how chaotic but effortlessly funny the schemes of the boys are that makes me absolutely love this. Personally, if you need one show from the comedy list to start on first, it’s this one. 10/10. (somewhat) unironically my pick for AOTD - and i pray to the author that i’ll finally get proper ending for the manga.
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun (2014) -
A show that I was late to watching, but genuinely find really funny. It’s soft, sweet, and just an overall good time between the male high school student who writes shoujo manga, and the chaotic friend circle around him. It plays with generic shoujo tropes in an interesting way, so it definitely fulfils the romantic comedy requirements in a fun satisfying way.
Hinamatsuri (2018) -
This is one of the funniest shows I’ve ever watched - and not because they set up straight gags but because the premise itself is just the wildest, slightly absurdist story that isn’t at all predictable. The story is about a yakuza dude, who ends up taking in a girl with superhuman powers, and the hilarity that followers. It’s just such a quirky and off-key show that suckerpunches you when you least expect it, and definitely a breath of fresh air against all typical comedic tropes. The anime also deserves extra points because I did read the manga and found it a lot less entertaining than the anime, so this gets extra points. Probably the most interesting and unique comedy on this list, so into the top 11 it goes. Definite recommendation!
Hataraku Maou-Sama (2013) -
While not the most original comedy - this definitely pulls on some fun tropes and makes it work well. The premise is a reverse isekai, where a demon lord is summoned to earth and ends up working at mcdonalds to make ends meet, where the rest of the magical world follows him and they all struggle to integrate into modern day Japan. One of my favorite boys is NEET Rushiferu, because he speaks truth only. Just a super fun premise and a solid plot to go along with the hilarity of the show, and definitely one I want to see more of.
Hoozuki no Reitetsu (2014-2020)-
This was actually introduced to me by a tinder date and boy, I did not expect this show to be so funny. Set in Japanese hell, it follows the story of one of the highest ranking demons - Hoozuki- who works for the demon king. Stylized with all the amazing quirky Japanese mythology and beliefs, this show really nails an interesting comedy premise and really makes it work. Definitely an underrated show (although it was popular enough for two seasons and some more OVAs coming out this year!) and a super fun watch.
Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! / KonoSuba (2016-2019)
Basically, any good self respecting weeb has seen this show, and if you haven’t seen or watched this, you need to be re-educated like immediately. I’m a sucker for an isekai, but this is just a hilarious tongue in cheek take on the isekai, and basically turns everything upside and on its head, and the insane cast of characters just takes it up another notch. It’s high energy, manic and paired with some of the most memorable characters of anime memes, you can’t miss this.
Mahou Shoujo Ore (2018) -
This was such a fun watch! I love shows that play with tropes for comedic effects, and this takes the Magical Girl/Idol tropes and totally mucks around with them. Girls are contracted into becoming magical girls, except the magical girl form turns out to be a super buff guy in a cute girly outfit, and paired with some fun love triangles - and throwing hetrosexuality and gender roles out the window - it’s a surprisingly heartfelt and endearing show that I couldn’t help loving.
Saint OniiSan (2012) -
So while this isn’t strictly an anime (by episodes), it is an animated OVA of a whole hour and a half so there’s definitely enough material. Hikaru Nakamura was also the author of Arakawa Under the Bridge - an anime I absolutely loved when I was younger. The premise is of Jesus and Buddha as roommates who live in modern day Tokyo, and how they deal with it, and it’s just such a funny but charming show. I really liked watching this, and there’s definitely some hilarious religious gags here that just work so well for me.
Disclaimer: your mileage may vary depending on your religious stance.
Tsurezure Children (2017) -
Another romantic comedy! This was based off a 4 koma around a bunch of kids in a school and all of their relationships. I love a lil comedy and a bunch of romance, so there’s the cute first love couple, best friends turned couple, an unrequited love, THE LOVE MASTER, and the absolute best bro wingman. A wholesome but super fun romp exploring all the different aspects of love, this is kind of like Love Actually without the depressing Alan Rickman cheating subplot, and set in a high school and more about the sweet and comedic aspects. A feel good show, and one you won’t regret watching! Unless you’re bitter.
Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii (2018) -
Another romantic comedy? MORE LIKELY THAT YOU’D THINK. It just so happens alphabetically these two were together so forgive me. Basically, two otaku who sort of grew up together end up working together and after a failure of a relationship with a normie, they start a relationship out of ‘convenience’, alongside their work senpai who are also, both massive weebs. As someone who literally can’t imagine dating someone who wasn’t partially interested in anime/weeb culture - mostly because it makes up so much of my life - i totally empathize with the women in this show. Shipping? Ridiculous amounts of fangirling? Occasional doujin writing? Spending way too much time on fan goods to the point where I'M GENUINELY CONSIDERING WATCHING A REAL STAGE PLAY OF AN ANIME? Yeah. i get it. The too real content aside, it’s hilarious to see the comedy and couple bickering, and any self respecting weeb is probably gonna enjoy this one.
If you liked this, you might also like Net-juu no Susume, which is a little more plot driven.
slice of life/comfy
Whether you’ve had a hard day, or you’re feeling rubbish, the iyashikei anime is a ‘healing’ anime which is just super calm and just gives you little things to be happy about in life. These shows make up a good bulk of my anxiety mix playlist, but are just wonderful to just watch and wind down to.Emiya-san Chi no Kyou no Gohan (2018)
From the popular fate series, they came up with this slice of life anime which basically is all food (a favorite theme of mine) and just, fate characters doing comfy life things while making a nice meal at home. The color theme is super soft and easy on the eyes, and it helps when the food looks yum too.
Flying Witch (2016)
This isn’t necessarily any groundbreaking anime, and it’s not some amazing masterpiece that everyone will herald as the new frontier, but I absolutely love it. It follows Makoto, who’s a young witch and her slice of life stories. It’s genuinely the cutest and most heartwarming calm anime, with bits and bobs of food(!), and other fun moments, you just have to strap in and let the amazing music and cute moments lull you into blissful calm. A must watch.
Isekai Izakaya: Koto Aitheria no Izakaya Nobu (2018)
An isekai where instead of some OP MC, it’s a restaurant that opens up into another world and everyone is always shocked and impressed by how good the food is. It has cooking, heartfelt moments and an actual plot, but I’m genuinely just here for the food. Izakaya also has the Japanese twist, and they also recommend real restaurants alongside the food they serve in the show! I love it.
Isekai Shokudou (2017)
So weirdly enough, this is actually super similar to Izakaya Nobu in the sense that the restaurant opens to another world - except that Shokudou offers yoshoku, which is basically Japanese and western fusion, featuring stuff like omurice, hamburg, curry, or napolitan pasta. Unlike Nobu, this isn’t quite as plot driven, it’s more like a self contained story in each episode where one person goes and tries a life changing meal and they kinda just stick to that one, but you get little peeks into their lives. This show follows the episodic soothing structure a little more, and it’s definitely more of a feel good show with a much calmer energy than Nobu, which is a little bit more upbeat, but I still love this.
Kimi to Boku (2011) - this is actually quite an old show, but it’s
Orenchi no Furo Jijou (2014)
Rokuhoudou Yotsuiro biyori 2018 -
Sewayaki Kitsune no Senko San 2019 -
Tanaka Kun wa itsumo kedaruge 2016 -
Yuru Camp△ - 2018
Just for fun/honorable mentions
Arakawa under the bridge (2010) - the original source for the ‘man of culture’ meme, and funnily enough, a show i was really badly obsessed with and thought was hilarious at the time. At this point now, it’s really more of a nostalgia watch for me, and i don’t think I’ll find any of the jokes quite as funny as I think i thought they were, but at the time, this was peak humor for me in 2010.
Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo 2019-
Ben-to (2011)
Boku no hero academia (2016-)
While this show is nowhere close to any of MY personal favorites, this is no doubt going to be one of the new Big 3 shounens, and you’re missing out on a lot of anime culture should you miss this show.
Beastars 2019 -
Dr Stone (2019) -
This is actually one of my favorite new shounens, and I am happy to recommend this as a super fun watch. While it doesn’t exactly break any barriers, it’s a solidly fun show.
Haikyuu (2015) -
Look i did not buy into the hype of this show, then i watched it and then i really lost my mind over it, so it’s genuinely worth getting into. I am trapped in the fandom and can’t leave.
K (2012) -
For all intents and purposes, this is a shit anime. However, it spawned way too many sequels to be justifiable, and a freakish amount of merch, so here I am also deeply into the fandom and there is no escaping.
Kakegurui (2017) - while this isn’t necessarily NOT good enough to be in the recommended list, I also feel like this isn’t really one of those shows where it stuck with me enough to be something I’d recommend to people without knowing their tastes? The general premise is pretty fun, just an insane gambler, but i would hesitate to call it a good show in and of itself, because nothing really happens besides some arguably ass pull moments of gambling which ride more as a fantasy power trip than like, any actual serious investigation into anything realistic (because lets face it, real people also do not act like that.) However, it is a FUN watch, and it’s deliciously addictive to just sit down with a friend and watch how out of hand and extravagant things get.
Keijo!!!!!!! (2016) -
Despite the honestly, tragic ending for the mangaka, who wasn’t allowed to finish this incredible piece of work, the anime itself is really fun. A story about girls only being allowed to use their boobs and butts in swimsuits to knock each other into the water, and it only gets more insane because its like, fanservice + shounen levels of insanity? Yeah, it’s pretty great, and I love rewatching clips because of how insanely crazy but seriously it takes itself.
Nanabaka (2016)
Prince of Stride 2016 -
Sakamoto desu ga? 2016 -
Servant x Service 2013 -
Seitokai Yakuindomo 2010
Shimoneta 2015 -
Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tsueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru 2019 -
Hoshiai no Sora 2019 -
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shout out to
Mushishi (2005 but also still going so it counts)
Natsume Yuujinchou (2008 but its still ongoing so it counts)
ouran host club doesnt count because it was released 2006 but shout out to my first ever anime
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