Gintama

some might not have god tier plot but still enjoyable

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❗️A collection of some of the most popular/talked about shounen anime 💯

Groups of characters getting up to some wackiness and chaos.

(The use of the word “chaotic” here does not necessarily suggest a genre of slapstick or comedy but rather levels of chaos in characters’ personalities, actions and dynamics.)

Series that have space as their setting.

Yes, there is something of a MAL equivalent in Japan.

Anikore summary:
"あにこれβはおすすめアニメ動画を成分タグ・ランキング・レビュー感想や放送時期でさがせるアニメ評価サイト。参加するとアニメ動画をコレクションできるアニメ棚がもらえるぞ。あにこれβで今すぐアニメを棚で管理！おすすめアニメ動画をみんなで教えあおう！"
(More: https://www.anikore.jp/what/)

There's a lot I'd love to know about the site (and share with you) but I cannot understand everything on there and the site doesn't seem to have a Wikipedia page which is wild.

Anyway, here is Anikore's top 50 anime based on score ranking. If you would like to see a stack for 50-100, do ask.

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Notes:
- All top 50 have very high scores (like all of them are 9X.X/100), whether they are as good as the score indicates is another story.
- This stack is in the same order as Anikore's order.
- "Hyouka" is in joint 49th place with "Sword Art Online" and "K-On" but landed on page 3.

Links:
https://www.anikore.jp/pop_ranking/
https://www.anikore.jp/pop_ranking/page:2 - requires account

OMEGALUL

Avoided a bit of the really obvious ones (The Big 3 and Death Note) and some that were really similar to something already present on this list. Also, enjoy your life a bit more by watching these gems.

The shows I picked have, in various ways, changed and shaped the person I am. Some I look back and realize I needed to see it in that time, but I don't feel that way anymore. Some just have very important and memorable moments that I refer back to often.


Interest stack for those who grew up on the internet, in particular to ways the internet has changed them.

Just some anime characters and whatnot in their usual hectic or peaceful lives, whichever it may be. Basically this stack is just for you to relax and vibe to, as it’s filled with comedy so you’re not stressed as you watch anime. In other words. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show as you’re dragged along for a fun ride.

This is a weird concept for a list, but I think it's worth putting it out there. These are anime which I consider help understand anime better because of their referential humour, commentary on otaku culture (whether it's anime or gaming), exploration of the industry and twisting of classic tropes in self-aware ways that put them in perspective. Also included a couple shows which are not necessarily meta or referential, but they are here for being aggresively "anime" in nature, if that makes sense. With how over the top they are and/or how stereotypically otaku their concepts are, I think they give a good idea of how anime has developed.

Note: If you truly want to understand otaku culture and anime history, I think an absolute essential is a short show called "Blue Blazers". It is live action however, so it can't be added here. I strongly recommend you check it out, even if the humour can be cringy, because of how deep of an insight it gives into the history of anime and the industry.

mainstream anime of 2006-2007

This list is purely based on my opinion.