[CLOSED] Spring 2024 Clash of Unsupported Shows - Karasu wa Aruji wo Erabanai vs Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku? - FINALE

I've been slow to warm to this series, but especially as it has developed its intrigue, it's become more of a stand-out series that deserves more attention. It's certainly one of the more interesting worlds of the season and it has a great deal of complexity to its setting and characters.

How dare my current #4 slot be this list! The characters, story, setting, and INTRIGUE far outshine so many other shows this season/year. Elegant and intelligent.

My favourite show this season as of right now! A beautiful palace setting (continuing on the Apothecary Diaries theme), fine and strong lines for the characters. A lot of drama with an intrigue that doesn't take you by the hand (so much I'd nearly need a refresher or notes before every episode so maybe binge-worthy?) and a very little touch of fantasy. Tbf wasn't expecting that few of attention towards this show (by Studio pierrot) that totally deserves the hidden gem title for now and hopefully beyond!

Filled the empty Apothecary Diaries hole in my heart. A pretty fair alternative to it.

This has just been a fun ride with an interesting set of characters through an alien landscape that was once Japan. I like it for its various absurdities and their random destinations, and has started to reveal where its narrative (and the titular train) are headed, so I'm excited to see where it goes.

Show full of craziness and chaos, both in positive way, character cast full of energy and funny interactions, it even feels like a real world parody at parts. Amazing world building with each station having different features that define their "weirdness" and how 7G affected them.