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Oct 10, 7:18 AM
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a lot of people disagree with frieren being the top rated so i would like their opinion
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Oct 10, 7:27 AM
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Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-

I haven't seen a romcom that is far better than this one so it baffles me why season 3 didn't manage to reach 9.00+ score, but it surely deserves #1 number imo.
Oct 10, 7:40 AM
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Obviously only the ones I like!
Can't change my mind...


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Oct 10, 7:43 AM
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Oct 10, 7:49 AM
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Mushoku Tensei, not only does it deserve it quality-wise, but it would also have a noteworthy gatekeeping effect.

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Oct 10, 7:55 AM
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https://myanimelist.net/anime/9253/Steins_Gate
Or
https://myanimelist.net/anime/11061/Hunter_x_Hunter_2011

When JoJo part 7 finally releases though, that would be my only answer.
Oct 10, 8:40 AM
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This isn't just about our favorites, otherwise you'd ask that directly.

Frieren has the right mix of action and contemplativeness that make it appealing to both young and expert anime watchers, but its biggest issue is that it isn't a complete story. Objectively speaking, the right choice would be Cowboy Bebop since it's the most popular and widely acclaimed anime you can also find in an elitist 3x3 (there's also Evangelion but it's way more controversial); however I'm not really a fan of it, so I'm of with Frieren since it is at least in my top 30 of all time.
Oct 10, 9:38 AM
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Frieren is EXACTLY where it should be.

The broad appeal of the series is not an accident.

Frieren tells a good story that both "normies" and seasoned anime fans can enjoy. It avoids all the usual pitfalls, that many of us have already become numb to, but drive casual audiences away. The show has a healthy understanding of personal interactions and the whole cast has well defined characters without becoming too clichéd. Every episode manages to enlighten the viewer about Frierens history and her place in the world, while showing the development of Stark and Fern as independent characters.
The entire season feels like a youthful adventure without being overly childish.

Even if there are other shows with better animation or worldbuilding or whatever category you chose. No series has the same level of average quality in all these categories.

It does all this without including your usual dumb bimbos with pitchy voices, no masturbatory monologues (actually there is that annoying guy in the tournament), very few "I am better than you" moments. There are no crass emotional outbursts nor gloomy apathetic sociopaths.

So it's not just about the things Frieren has, it's also about the things Frieren DOESN'T have. No matter how good a show may technically be, if it drives audiences away with some eccentricity, it's not going to be quite that successful.

Edit: Example - Cowboy Bebop. While it's an amazing anime, the noir style and the character design for Faye will forever keep it from being as digestible as Frieren.
Oct 10, 9:46 AM

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I love Frieren Beyond the Journey End but I think Steins Gate should be number one.
Oct 10, 9:57 AM

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Puella Magi Madoka Magica is definitely the greatest anime ever

Oct 10, 10:10 AM

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I'm fine with Sousou no Frieren as the No.1 anime.
Oct 10, 10:23 AM

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Fate/Zero should objectively be the number 1 anime.
If you enjoyed the time you wasted, then its not a waste of time.

Oct 10, 11:49 AM

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Any of my favourite anime could legitimately be number 1, at least if we're presuming that the #1 ranked anime here should reflect the quality of the series, rather than mere external reception to it.


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Oct 10, 5:05 PM
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I am the only one that can't pick one? It is really hard I think their are many anime that is good in their own genre.

I tried to watch frieren but I got somewhat sad or not in mood to continue after EP 1 or 2. Maybe I should try again?
Oct 10, 5:34 PM
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Reply to Duado
Obviously only the ones I like!
Can't change my mind...


@Duado this is the only correct answer tbh
Oct 10, 5:48 PM

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If you're asking me what my favorite anime of all time is, Devilman Crybaby

If you're asking me what I think would be a perfectly fair anime that (relatively few because we'll never hit 0) people would complain about, I think Evangelion would be a solid pick

I was honestly fine with FMA:B though, wasn't my favorite, not even my favorite FMA, but it's like Ocarina of Time where it's a fine pick, I can understand why it's up there, and it's better than the 2023 fantasy trash people tried to push
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